HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Lump On Inside Of Bicep Below Armpit?

I have a dime size lump on the inside of my bicep about 3 inches below my armpit. When I squeeze it I get thick yellow / white puss out. Not runny....it s thick. It s only sore after I squeeze it and irritate it. Color of the bump is light red to pink.
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The causes of the dime sized lump on the inside of the biceps muscle can be an infected sebaceous cyst as thick yellow / white pus came out on squeezing.
Once you get the pus or contents out, the surface inside get in touch with each other to get soreness, and irritation. Color of the lump as light red and pink is obviously due to infection and inflammation.

I would advise you to get a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen for 5 days, have clean dressings and you will be fine.
Consult a Surgeon if the symptoms or the signs increase or if there is a recurrence in future so that a permanent cure can be done by a formal surgery.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Lump On Inside Of Bicep Below Armpit?

Hi. Thanks for your query. The causes of the dime sized lump on the inside of the biceps muscle can be an infected sebaceous cyst as thick yellow / white pus came out on squeezing. Once you get the pus or contents out, the surface inside get in touch with each other to get soreness, and irritation. Color of the lump as light red and pink is obviously due to infection and inflammation. I would advise you to get a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen for 5 days, have clean dressings and you will be fine. Consult a Surgeon if the symptoms or the signs increase or if there is a recurrence in future so that a permanent cure can be done by a formal surgery.