He has a large hard bump on his arm, it is hot to touch and quite painful. He says he only noticed it today, and he hadn't injured it today. Although 2 days ago at the park he fell off the monkeybars onto this arm and it had hurt him at the time. Any ideas ??
2007-07-24 12:47:36 · 6 answers · asked by Island_Mommy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
its on the forearm, between the elbow and the shoulder, it's the width of his arm (he's 7) and about 2 inches long. I am taking him to the doctor soon, waiting for a ride there, but am just wondering for my own peice of mind in the mean time.
2007-07-24 12:52:43 · update #1
take him to the doctors for one, it could be some kind of bug bite, but who knows...let professionals look at it
2007-07-24 12:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by saraweez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have a hairline or greenstick fracture and/or a sub-periosteal hematoma. The latter is a collection of blood between the bone and the overlying dense tissue. He probably needs an x-ray.
If he runs a fever, think of infection, possibly an abscess. This is not common, but not rare, either. Get immediate medical attention for this.
Most likely scenario: a non-displaced fracture. If bump persists or gets bigger, ask doctor whether biopsy is in order.
2007-07-24 19:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a staph infection! Not really a big deal, but it will probably require anti-biotics for 10 days if it is that. If more bumps develop, it's almost certainly just that. Highly infectious.
2007-07-24 19:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to be evaluated. If its painfull sowllen and hot to the touch it could be fractured or have a infection.
2007-07-24 19:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a spider bit him - not a black widow or anything like that - just a little 'ole spider.
2007-07-24 19:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO BUT GO TO THE DOCTOR AND FIND THAT OUT
2007-07-24 19:53:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋