Lump on arm, not going to see the doctor

They don’t recommend you do this anymore.

I have one on my wrist. I can push it in but it just slowly pops back out. I had an ultrasound to confirm it was a ganglion cyst.

OP, by the sounds of it I think you should definitely get that checked out.

YABU. Most lumps turn out to be benign; but if it isn't you have a better chance at a good outcome if its treated early.

I noticed the same thing on outer arm after getting a particular nasty virus one month ago. Think it's lymph nodes? Have you been ill recently? I'm not concerned, but there is no harm in getting it checked out. In fact it's probably sensible.

I can't understand why you wouldn't go to the doctor. It is most likely a cyst or lipoma, but noone here can diagnose it for you. It could be sarcoma and it could spread if untreated. If I was you I'd go to the doctor, but it's your choice.

Of course you are being unreasonable. The vast majority of the time lumps are harmless but you should always see a doctor if one seems to be growing. If you are really reluctant to go draw around it and see how much it is growing.

Are you scared OP? If so, then you need to conquer it and take that 1st step. Afterwards, it gets much easier and when you are told the outcome, whether good news or not, you are always relieved to have got at this stage where something can be done if needed rather than worrying more and more with the u known whilst potentially making the situation much more worse. Can you talk to someone about it in RL?

It’s completely up to you what you do.

For all the people saying they know someone who had the same and it was something terrible, there will be others (like me) who had the same and it was a cyst.

If you can get in to see someone they will have a feel and give you a better idea.

It’s up to you though.

You have agency, OP, and you can do whatever you like. You don't need to seek permission from strangers on the internet. Just make your own choice - whatever you do/don't do is fine.

Does it feel stuck or does it move? It's probably nothing but I'd be getting advice to be honest

If its changed that quickly it sounds like it might be a boil. Not a big deal if dealt with promptly but it does need dealing with quite promptly.

YABU/YANBU is irrelevant. If its a boil its just stupid not to get it checked and dealt with.

Go. Don't go. Nobody on here really cares, and you don't seem to so... You just do you I guess

I think the question is why would you not want to go and why are you posting for reassurance that’s the right thing?

I cant help but think you want reassurance not going is right - but it’s more about why you don’t want to go rather than if you should go.

I doubt anyone on the internet is going to tell you to ignore it because we can’t tell you if it’s serious or not.

My friend had the exact same thing, it was cancer. It was quickly removed and she's now fine. It's really not worth the risk.

It’s probably harmless but youre potentially staking your life on that. It’s Russian roulette. Why risk it.

Just make a non-urgent appointment and get it checked. Why risk it. Plus it’ll be easier to remove when small. If it needs that. Plus the wait will likely be years.

Could it be a ganglion on the wrist? I made an appointment for that. Was not laughed out the surgery (or whatever you presume will happen that’s putting you off). No treatment though. Still here a year later. Annoyingly.

OP. I'm not an doctor, but this sounds to me that it's most likely a Lipoma, which is harmless. They are quite common and I know of several people who have them on their arms, where they seem to commonly appear.
Although, of course, do go and have your mind put at rest and find out for certain, if its bothering you and causing you anxiety.

What are the advantages of not going to the doctor?

It’s your arm 🤷‍♀️ do what you like.

Yes, I was wondering the same thing.

I’m confused as to what the point of this thread is. You found a lump and you aren’t worried. So why post?

Have you got anxiety about going to the doctor?

I think that given you’ve already had it a week and you think it’s grown, as opposed to going away, you should get it checked out. I suppose one thing you could do, seeing as it’s on your arm, is pop into the local chemist and see what they suggest?

Try not to panic OP, the vast majority of lumps and bumps are entirely harmless. But going to the doctor for lumps is a good habit to get into. Don’t overthink it - just go. This is a habit that could save your life, if not this time then in the future.

If you weren’t worried you wouldn’t be posting. Are you hoping people will tell you to go to the doctor? Why can’t you just decide this for yourself?

I’ve got two little lumps like that on one thigh. Had them for years. Pretty sure they’re just harmless lipomas and I’ve never seen a doctor about them.

Like seriously - why wouldn’t you?! 🙄 Juat for your peace of mind more than anything and you can then hopefully move on, no issues. I think you would be irresponsible not to just in case as others have said it is anything serious, but only you can make that decision 🤷‍♀️ And if not for you, then I would like to hope there are people around you that care for you, so do it for them.

You have a lump and you don't know what's causing it.

It's always worth checking out.

If it's harmless, you'll have reassurance.
If it's dangerous, it's best treat it before it grows.

Where is it on your arm? if its near your wrist could it be a ganglion? I had this early 20's harmless. Old fashioned medical advice was whack it with the 'Family bible' I went to the docs who confirmed that was still the treatment. We do have a 'family bible' it's massive and not in my possession imagine 2 old fashioned yellow pages. I did nothing and it just went away.