Lump On Outside Of Upper Arm- 518 Questions Answered

I am a 28-year-old female. I have had a lump in my upper arm for about 4 years. It moves when I move my hand and is not visible from the outside but can be felt under the skin. It is usually not painful, but it hurts a lot when I press it. I also feel the size has slightly increased over time. I am worried if this could be something dangerous. Ple

...

Asked for Female, 28 Years 242 Views v

Dr. Pali BhumijaGeneral Surgeon | Rajahmundry

As per your history findings..it's probably a Lipoma.. better get examined and after confirmation surgeon will plan procedure to remove the lump Examination of whole body to see similar swellings rest ... Read More

Today when i was doing bath i found i have small lump inside upper arm (not under armpit). It is little hard. I am little overweight so the arm area have some fat. Is this lump is any serious? It is not painful..after seeing lump i am touching it frequently thats why it is cause little pain.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 488 Views v

Dr. Pavan Kumar KVGeneral Physician | Kakinada

Thank u for asking ur doubt Please visit near by doctor for physical examination to rule out severe causes ....sometimes it may be normal ...stay home stay happy ... Read More

I have lump of about 2 cm diameter on my arm. It is not visible from outside but can be felt by touching. It is painless and has been present for about a month. It is little deep under the skin so not sure if it moves. It seems attached to muscle.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 806 Views v

Dr. Subhashis SahaGeneral Physician | Kolkata

1/1people found this helpful

Talk to a specialist ... Read More

Hi, I am a 26 yrs old female. I feel a small lump in my upper arm. It is not visible to anyone , I mean it's still not out of my skin, it's inside and non visible. I only feel the lump when I touch it. When I press it, I slightly pains. I don't know what is it exactly. I am really concerned. Can anyone please guide me.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 830 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

A lump appeared at top upper arm of my 8 months old baby girl. No pain, no rash or bruise and cannot be seen from above, only can be felt with touch. Looks like under skin. Size is <1cm. Injury not in our knowledge. Location is 2-3inch down from shoulder.

Asked for Female, 1 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Manoj S ThamkePediatrician | Mumbai

Please get one ultrasound of local lesion ... Read More

Hi dr I noticed this small lump on my upper arm I don't know since when it has been there I do gym I do weights It moves a little when I change arm position It doesn't pain or anything no other symptoms Pls help me what is it its worrying me Is it cancer ? I'm really depressed pls reply respected dr It's not on my body anyhwr My dad and gran

...

Asked for Female, 24 Years 749 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

0/1people found this helpful

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a small painless outside lump on anus. What should I do? I have no pain during stool passing, no itching, no blood.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 239 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

0/1people found this helpful

Get it examined by surgeon ... Read More

Hi there, so I have a lump in my upper left arm which started out as severe pain, I have had it for months now and I am going for an MRI on Friday, however now I just started experiencing the same kind of pain in my right arm but there is no lump, what could it possibly be? I really look forward to your response! Thank you very much!

Asked for Female, 37 Years 268 Views v

Dr. Rajesh JainGeneral Physician | Jalgaon

Please It may be muscular pain Please send me all details on practo Send me MRI report also, once you do it So that I can guide you precisely ... Read More

I have seen a week ago my baby has lump in her arm on upper side where vaccination given at birth time. She is 6 weeks old pls see picture for more clarity n pls suggest what to do thank you in advance

68 Views v

|

Hello Doctors, I have been seeing a small lump on my back that is outside of the anal. I can see this lump only after I poop and disappears in sometime. This is lump is not causing any pain. And this is there from past 6 months. What could this be?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Jagdish SinghGastroenterologist | Bathinda

1/1people found this helpful

It's known as anal or skin tag Nothing to be done for this except cosmetic purpose ... Read More

From last 2 month I am feeling bilateral shoulders pain and upper arm and palm pain ( feels swell) , Consulted with rhumetologist he advised to do ANCA test and ultrasound of shoulders , both are quite normal , esr crp also normal , deflacort 6 mg prescribed , it gives me relief , after quitting pain again hurting , My other test RA ANTI CCP ANA

...

Asked for Male, 38 Years 16 Views v

Dr. Anirudh MaslekarRheumatologist | Bangalore

Your investigations do not point to a definite autoimmune rheumatic disease at present. As your symptoms persist and recur after stopping steroids, I recommend a repeat rheumatology review for a deta ... Read More

In March 2026, I started Atorlip-F (atorvastatin + fenofibrate) and took it for about one month. In April 2026, I developed sudden, severe, bilateral shoulder, upper arm, biceps, and palm pain, which has persisted. My investigations so far include: ANCA (PR3): Negative ESR and CRP: Normal (including previous tests over the last 5 years) Ultrasound

...

Asked for Male, 38 Years 22 Views v

Ms. Nagamounika kothapalliRheumatologist | Visakhapatnam

1/1people found this helpful

If it has started after taking atorvastatin tablet - it could be statin induced myopathy. As all other inflammatory tests and autoimmune workup is negative, u can stop statin and consider alternative ... Read More

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

Asked for Male, 38 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Gaurav JainGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

early signs if spondilosis including spasmodic features. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ... Read More

Hello docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

...

Asked for Male, 24 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Kunika MahanaGeneral Practitioner | New Delhi

Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ... Read More

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Bhuvaneshwari PanduranganGeneral Practitioner | Chennai

Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ... Read More

I have lump on my left arm and om my right arm what should I do help me which doctor should I go to y

Asked for Male, 24 Years 96 Views v

Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist | Lucknow

A physical examination is required ... Read More

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off it?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 78 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi doctors I took the second dose of the gardasil vaccine on Friday. It is now sunday and my upper left arm still hurts. I am also not able to raise my arm completely. When I had taken 1st dose, the pain only lasted a day. So now I'm wondering if something is wrong. How long after 2nd dose is pain common? I feel a little bit on my shoulder also but

...

Asked for Female, 23 Years 1070 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Ice pack locally. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for three to five days. ... Read More

I have a small painless lump outside the anus. It's painless, no blood, no itching problem. What shall I do for cure this

Asked for Male, 29 Years 239 Views v

Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist | Lucknow

0/1people found this helpful

You will go to a General Surgeon in your area for a physical examination and further management. ... Read More

My mother aged 54 y/o. Having cholesterol 200 in her sept reports. We haven't checked her latest cholesterol yet. But, she has started having pain in her upper back and arm now since 3-4 days. She is fearing for heart problem. While most general surgeon are saying it's her upper musculoskeletal pain. Kindly help me with the same.

Asked for Male, 53 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Purneshwar Kumar PandeyCardiologist | New Delhi

Get ECG and Echo done ... Read More

I m suffering from severe arm pain sometimes if I got jurk or move suddenly it becomes unbearable pain..then I feel numbin my lower arm .. mostly I feel burning sensation in my upper arm..pls suggest

Asked for Female, 46 Years 819 Views v

Dr. Abdul RasheedGeneral Physician | Bangalore

1/1people found this helpful

It sounds like you have a cervical spine disc disorder with radicular pain involving the arm.You should consult with an orthopedist or a spine surgeon for a clinical examination and investigation. ... Read More

Facing problem using my arm earlier it was problem in right arm now I got relief in that arm not in proper way but pain is not there as earlier it was..but now it started in my left arm same pain . sometimes it pain' continuous in upper arm as burning sensation..I am not able to understand because of this mentality I am getting disturbed.

Asked for Female, 46 Years 249 Views v

Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

0/1people found this helpful

Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ... Read More

Dear sir my wife has lump in armpit. which she has noticed recently. which is moving and hard. local doctor has given antibiotics she feels it reduced little bit it is still there. what to next as I AM worried please suggest

Asked for Male, 36 Years 419 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Noticed a rash on the upper arm Slightly itches but does not hurt. Not sure what it is. Please provide inputs in detail

Asked for Male, 33 Years 270 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

0/1people found this helpful

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

There is a lump for two months of size 5cm x 7cm (approx) at the upper side of left breast for about two months. The size has not changed (not increased and since it's initial it's the same). It's smooth, round, and firm. Menstrual cycles are normal even after that lump also. No pain. Doctor recommended TBR tablets for 5 days (thrice daily). What i

...

Asked for Male, 47 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Rashmi M GowdaSocial Obstetrics and Gynecologist | Bangalore

0/1people found this helpful

Considering the age ,please get sonomammogram ... Read More

Why do I get pain in upper left arm when there is any sort of tension or stress and it hurts on pressing on the outer side of upper left arm

Asked for Female, 21 Years 114 Views v

Ms. SmritiCounselling Psychologist | Bangalore

2/2people found this helpful

It's anxiety and stress. ... Read More

I'm experiencing upper left arm pain in outer side from 2 years almost and my ECG shows mild right axis deviation, I took the medicine for sime months but the pain wouldn't go away so I stopped taking medicine.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Pranay GoreCardiologist | Hyderabad

Mostly a muscular pain ... Read More

I feel pain to touch the area around my upper neck's right side. I felt a round lump there. I'm a bit scared. I smoke occasionally but when i smoke in excess. But i dont smoke daily. 7 times in a month where 3 times i smoke a lot. I want to know about the lump. It is something serious? Because im not a chain or a regular smoker too. Kindly help and

...

Asked for Female, 28 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Saiyad Saif NaziruddinENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

0/1people found this helpful

U need to get examine or share a picture Better go get USG done if u r feeling it ... Read More

Having pain since last 3 month in my upper arm only in specific positions of the arm. Normally it doesn't feel any pain but when I move from backward to forward only then it feels pain. Also I couldn't pin point the pain point exactly. From backwards to forwards I couldn't pick a small things , but from front I could pickup heavy items without fe

...

Asked for Male, 36 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

0/1people found this helpful

Specific muscle weakness.. Start muscle strengthening exercise ... Read More

Is my armpit lump sign of breast cancer? When I woke up the morning of 13th Nov, I had a painful armpit lump.I had also started my periods one night before - the night my lump started coming. It was small and hardened and my armpit was aching when I was raising my hand. I didn't wax or shave or have ingrown hair issue. A family doctor asked me if

...

Asked for Female, 25 Years 461 Views v

Dr. Savio JamesRadiation Oncologist | Cochin

1/1people found this helpful

It’s very unlikely to be any malignancy . No need to keep on worrying about cancer , you can consult and discuss your symptoms in detail if screening is needed we would be happy to suggest that . Also ... Read More

Download FREE Practo app

Lump on outside of upper arm

Today when i was doing bath i found i have small lump inside upper arm (not under armpit). It is little hard. I am little overweight so the arm area have some fat. Is this lump is any serious? It is not painful..after seeing lump i am touching it frequently thats why it is cause little pain.

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

I have lump of about 2 cm diameter on my arm. It is not visible from outside but can be felt by touching. It is painless and has been present for about a month. It is little deep under the skin so not sure if it moves. It seems attached to muscle.

A lump appeared at top upper arm of my 8 months old baby girl. No pain, no rash or bruise and cannot be seen from above, only can be felt with touch. Looks like under skin. Size is <1cm. Injury not in our knowledge. Location is 2-3inch down from shoulder.

I have a small painless outside lump on anus. What should I do? I have no pain during stool passing, no itching, no blood.

I have seen a week ago my baby has lump in her arm on upper side where vaccination given at birth time. She is 6 weeks old pls see picture for more clarity n pls suggest what to do thank you in advance

Hello Doctors, I have been seeing a small lump on my back that is outside of the anal. I can see this lump only after I poop and disappears in sometime. This is lump is not causing any pain. And this is there from past 6 months. What could this be?

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

I have lump on my left arm and om my right arm what should I do help me which doctor should I go to y

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off it?

I have a small painless lump outside the anus. It's painless, no blood, no itching problem. What shall I do for cure this

I m suffering from severe arm pain sometimes if I got jurk or move suddenly it becomes unbearable pain..then I feel numbin my lower arm .. mostly I feel burning sensation in my upper arm..pls suggest

Dear sir my wife has lump in armpit. which she has noticed recently. which is moving and hard. local doctor has given antibiotics she feels it reduced little bit it is still there. what to next as I AM worried please suggest

Noticed a rash on the upper arm Slightly itches but does not hurt. Not sure what it is. Please provide inputs in detail

Why do I get pain in upper left arm when there is any sort of tension or stress and it hurts on pressing on the outer side of upper left arm

I'm experiencing upper left arm pain in outer side from 2 years almost and my ECG shows mild right axis deviation, I took the medicine for sime months but the pain wouldn't go away so I stopped taking medicine.

Internet is not a doctor

Recently Asked Questions

Lump in under arm

Lump in under arm

Lump in under arm

Hard lump in baby's arm

Lump outside anus hole