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Suggest Treatment For Small Pea-sized Lumps On Armpit

Posted on Fri, 14 Aug 2015

Question: Hi there
I have what feels like a taut elastic band on the inner side of my right bicep. It hurst (feels like it wont stretch) when i raise my arm above my head and slightly anteriorly. It runs from elbow to armopit and has three small pea sized lumps on it. I cannot get to a physician until thursday. Should i be worried? It is also sensitive to touch.
Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is thrombophlebitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and It is inflammation of the veins. It is called thrombophlebitis and it is most commonly caused by injections or vigorous exercises.
I would suggest you to apply hot water fomentation and thrombofobe ointment. Do not rub or massage.
You can safely wait till thursday to see your doctor as it is not an emergency.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 hours later)

Thank you for putting my mind at rest. Is thrombophob available over the counter in south africa?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can get it from chemist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you can get it from chemist. But I am not sure about this. Hot water fomentation is also very effective.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E