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What Does A Lump And Pain In The Shoulder Indicate?

I have a lump in the upper left shoulder causing sharp pain when trying to move my arm. The pain shoots up the side of my neck and down through my tricep. My ROM is very limited. The lump is painful to touch. I am a PSW and do a lot of repetitive motions.
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Avoid irritation and prevent infection.
-Do not squeeze, scratch, or pick at the lump. Do not stick a needle in it.
-Leave the lump exposed to the air whenever possible.
-Adjust your clothing to avoid rubbing the lump.
-Apply warm, wet cloths to the painful lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day.
If a llump or swollen gland gets worse or does not go away after 2 weeks of home treatment see a doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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What Does A Lump And Pain In The Shoulder Indicate?

Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Avoid irritation and prevent infection. -Do not squeeze, scratch, or pick at the lump. Do not stick a needle in it. -Leave the lump exposed to the air whenever possible. -Adjust your clothing to avoid rubbing the lump. -Apply warm, wet cloths to the painful lump for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day. If a llump or swollen gland gets worse or does not go away after 2 weeks of home treatment see a doctor. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks! -