There is a lump on my shoulder, what's going on?

The shoulder is a very important part of the human body. It is mainly a fulcrum connecting the head and the upper torso. There are also a lot of nerve tissues distributed around the shoulder. Therefore, if there is a problem with the shoulder, people must pay great attention. Some people find a lump similar to a cyst on their shoulder. So what disease causes the lump on the shoulder?

1. What is the cause of a lump on the shoulder?

In this case, the first thing to consider is a cyst or something like that. It is recommended to go to the surgery department for examination. Pay attention to rest, eat a light diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy food. It is also possible that the shoulder joint is frequently and excessively exerted for a long time, resulting in strain and proliferation of the subcutaneous fascia and the formation of a fibroma. You need to go to the hospital for orthopedic examination and treatment. If it is fascia hyperplasia, the fibroma formed can only be completely cured by surgical removal. You should pay attention to rest the shoulder joint more and avoid long-term, repeated movements at a same angle, otherwise it will become more and more serious.

3. Treatment of fascial strain

1. Rest, hot compress, massage

For some patients, symptoms can be relieved by resting. Hot compresses and massage can dissipate nodules and are also effective in blocking painful nodules. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat fasciitis, but they should not be used for a long time. You can take vitamin E orally for 3 to 4 months to help prevent recurrence.

2. Muscle training

Muscle training may still be the most important, but the timing and method of exercise should be mastered. Avoid exercise when pain occurs acutely. Swimming is a better way to exercise.

3. Surgical treatment

A small number of patients with stubborn symptoms that cannot be cured for a long time require surgical treatment. During surgery, cracks were found in the local fascia, with fat herniating from the cracks. These are the nodules palpable clinically. Adhesions of fat to surrounding tissues, including fascia and adjacent cutaneous nerve branches, may be the cause of pain. Surgery should remove the nodule, repair the fascia, separate adhesions and remove the cutaneous nerves, and the effect is usually good. Since multiple lesions are often present, surgery can only resolve the symptoms of one location, so the surgical indications should still be strictly followed.