LUMP ON R FOREARM AFTER STENT OPERATION

[LIVE_4EVER]

I am a personal trainer who had a stent operation 2 weeks ago. I am 42 and recovering well. What I am concerned about is this bump on my anterior side of my right forearm 4 inches above my wrist. The bump pops up more when I raise my knuckles up and remains when I flex it down. It is the size of a golf ball but barely popping out. It feels like muscle but it is not normal. I am wondering if the operation or any of the fluids I was given for 2 weeks could have accumulated there for whatever reason? I am hoping it is Lypoma but pray it is not some cancer type tumor. I was laying in a hospital bed for 2 weeks so it is not like I was working out etc. How can I tell the difference and is there a way for me to fix it myself? I do not have insurance and do not want to go back to the County Hopital again. It is a total nightmare there! I plan to get insurance asap but this bump hurts when I flex my knuckles up but not down. I read a few other posts here but none where AFTER a hopital stay like mine. Is it possible that I was infected with a "Bad batch" of saline and/ or Heprin? Maybe some of it pooled up on my R forearm and pooled up? Thanks anyone!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
The lump could be a local clot or inflammation of vein from the IV line put in. It can also be a contusion or localized hematoma from the bleed in the vein. You can apply cold compress and see. However, it would be best to consult a doctor. Take care!

[silence362]

try warm compress or bengay?