I noticed a lump in my arm about 3 days ago. It's about 10cm from the wrist & I haven't banged it as far as i am aware. The lump is hard and smaller than a pea.
Should I get it checked out or will I be wasting the Dr's time?
2006-12-04 23:05:08 · 17 answers · asked by Heffy 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You can never waste a doctor's time with a problem. That is what he does and gets paid to do! You need to get an appointment to see him asap and get some peace of mind..
2006-12-04 23:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey listen make an appointment NOW. Its always better to get these things checked. While it is probably something innocent theres always the chance that is is serious and if you catch it early enough you can get it sorted. When you come to your health theres no such thing as wasting a doctors time. It ll also put you at ease. Good Luck
2006-12-05 07:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ballyskenachgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are quite common and usually nothing to worry about - it sounds like either an aqueous/fatty cyst or a type of ganglien.
However, it is ALWAYS advisable to get any new lumps checked out by your doctor.
Good luck.
2006-12-05 07:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by jonti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get it checked out, my brother had a similar lump and the doctor said it was a harmless cyst but you can never be too careful. Good luck
2006-12-08 09:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by donch03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Brother had a similar lump, but on his forehead. It turned out to be a fatty cyst and was removed by his GP. They are very common I would not worry about it but always check things out with your Doctor.
2006-12-05 13:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by Spiny Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think you're unneccesarily worrying. Go to the doctor. It may or may not turn out to be nothing, but lumps are always something that should be looked at.
2006-12-05 07:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Imani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a cyst Heffy,nothing to worry about ,but get the doc to have a look,he wont mind.
2006-12-05 07:15:18 · answer #7 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe its a ganglian cyst.. sorry im not 100% sure of the spelling, they usually apear around the wrist and it comes and goes, might be a good idea to show it to tha DR
2006-12-05 07:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it checked, definitely. Lumps aren't supposed to grow there ... there aren't any glands or bones in that region.
2006-12-05 07:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by Charmaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i worry about every little change i see in my body. i think you should get it checked out if you are worried. about the doctor's time i think that is what he is being paid for and he would be happy to help if it is something worth concerning about.
2006-12-05 07:09:51 · answer #10 · answered by just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋