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What Causes Lump In Shoulder That Leaves A Pit Mark When Pressed On It?
Question: I found lump on my shoulder ,right side like 3 cm wide just slightly high. When I i push it with my finger it leaves a pit in the area . But i need to push hard, only slight pain i feel. Is it cancer? I used last week infra sauna twice a day and body building.
Brief Answer:
It can be cellulitis or soft tissue infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic!
Based on the history you have shared, and the images it doesn't look like a cancerous growth, and association with tenderness or pain suggests any soft tissue infection like a cellulitis or abscess. However for gutter reassurance you can get it examined with your GP and a biopsy of the lesion can be taken for a detailed histopathology. Meanwhile if signs like fever or increase in inflammation are observed, you can discuss for starting antibiotics like augmentin or cephalosporins with the recommendation of your doctor. Meanwhile for pain you can use OTC acetaminophen 500mg after meals on requirement basis but not exceeding 3-4 daily preferably, but it is allways better to avoid analgesics if pain is bearable or not interfering with your sleep cycle. Blood tests like complete blood count can discriminate infections or can guide for further steps to be followed. Hoping you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
It can be cellulitis or soft tissue infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic!
Based on the history you have shared, and the images it doesn't look like a cancerous growth, and association with tenderness or pain suggests any soft tissue infection like a cellulitis or abscess. However for gutter reassurance you can get it examined with your GP and a biopsy of the lesion can be taken for a detailed histopathology. Meanwhile if signs like fever or increase in inflammation are observed, you can discuss for starting antibiotics like augmentin or cephalosporins with the recommendation of your doctor. Meanwhile for pain you can use OTC acetaminophen 500mg after meals on requirement basis but not exceeding 3-4 daily preferably, but it is allways better to avoid analgesics if pain is bearable or not interfering with your sleep cycle. Blood tests like complete blood count can discriminate infections or can guide for further steps to be followed. Hoping you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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