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What Causes Painful Small Lump On The Upper Arm?

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Hi, i have a small pea sized lump on my upper arm which is sore to touch, it has been there for about 3 weeks and has started to bruise in the last week. My work can't give me time off to see the doctor do you know what this could be?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hi I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem

     I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. It is most likely boil/folliculitis. Earlier it was in its inflammatory phase, while now is entering in resolution phase with pus formation and bruising.
     If such a patient walks into my clinic I prescribe tab Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulonic acid) 625mg 8 hourly along with paracetamol 500mg 8hourly. Followed by Incision and drainage and daily antiseptic dressing with pyodine. These are prescription drugs and there is also small procedure involved, you need to see a general surgeon.

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What Causes Painful Small Lump On The Upper Arm?

Hi I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. It is most likely boil/folliculitis. Earlier it was in its inflammatory phase, while now is entering in resolution phase with pus formation and bruising. If such a patient walks into my clinic I prescribe tab Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulonic acid) 625mg 8 hourly along with paracetamol 500mg 8hourly. Followed by Incision and drainage and daily antiseptic dressing with pyodine. These are prescription drugs and there is also small procedure involved, you need to see a general surgeon. I hope my answer will help. Do rate it, if you like it. Regards