Lumps

[sudhindra82]

hi doc,

I have noticed small lumps on my triceps area about 5 years back. they were about 4 in the same region, slowly they have increased in nuumbers in different areas of my legs and hands.

In the begining they are little itching but later would stop and the lump remains. they are not painful neither are they red from outside.. the skin looks normal from outside except that of the bump could be noticed.

Kindly advise.


This discussion is related to Bumps on thighs, sometimes appear on arm etc.

[sudhindra1282]

I have had unsafe sex a couple of time around 10 years back, i got the HIV test done 6 months back and it was negetive, need more information on this.. is there any chances of being positive..

does the lumps which u answered in my previous questions has something to do with this and also indigestion and back pain. is this some kind of STD or has anthing to do with this... kindly answer

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
FNAC(fine needle aspiration cytology) is slightly painful because aspiration of the fluid is done by  a fine gauge needle (22 or 25 gauge) and a syringe. Sometimes the surrounding tissue may be anesthetized with a small hypodermic needle. But mostly it is not preferred because administering the anesthesia tends to cause more pain for the patient than the procedure itself. Also, lidocaine (an anesthesia) may cause artifacts to appear in the cytology sample when examined under the microscope.

I feel that talking to your doctor about your apprehensions for pain will help as he may take measures like prescribing painkillers after the procedure. Don’t worry about the slight pain (if you are to get FNAC done)as the usefulness of the procedure is far ahead of the pain. Also since you are having abdominal pain and yellow urine, kidney stones and causes need to be explored. Drink plenty of water and other fluids throughout the day.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[sudhindra1282]

Hi Doc,

Is fine needle aspiration biopsy safe, added to the previous problem of lumps increasing in numbers i also have problem with indigestion for over a year now, and backpain if i stand for long time also my urine is yelloish and i have difficulty in remembering.. i work in night shifts.. does this all add up... every thing else is normal. no sweat, no fever, no tiredness.

I have had unsafe sex a couple of time around 10 years back, i got the HIV test done 6 months back and it was negetive, need more information on this.. is there any chances of being positive..

Does this all add up and  could you suggest what could be done

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms they can be small cysts or small benign skin growths. Since they have been present without any change for a long time, I will suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. Investigations like fine needle aspiration biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.