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Purple Lump On Right Shoulder Blade, Causing Pain. Remedy?

I'm a 38 yr old female and have a purple lump on my right shoulder blade it appeared a year ago went away and now is back it hurts to move my arm and the skin itself is so tender it hurts to wear a bra or shirt....my husband tried to pop it with a needle but inly a few drops of blood came out and it was bright red...what should I do?
posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this lump.

Please I will advice that you get consulted and this lump investigate for appropriate management. Refrain from trying to pop a lump at home as this may cause profuse bleeding if it were a blood vessel and can lead to death. Also, the hygienic way of opening a lump cannot be met in a home.

For now you may try some pain medications and ice packs. After consulting, you shall get a personalised plan to move forward.

I hope this helps and I wish you well.
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Dr. Ditah, MD
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Purple Lump On Right Shoulder Blade, Causing Pain. Remedy?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this lump. Please I will advice that you get consulted and this lump investigate for appropriate management. Refrain from trying to pop a lump at home as this may cause profuse bleeding if it were a blood vessel and can lead to death. Also, the hygienic way of opening a lump cannot be met in a home. For now you may try some pain medications and ice packs. After consulting, you shall get a personalised plan to move forward. I hope this helps and I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask more questions if need be. Dr. Ditah, MD