Hi my name is javier..I workout daily and have been training for a bodybuilding competition..last night I noticed I had a lil lump on my forearm and felt squishy and semi tender..my arm was still able to do anything really..just felt odd...out of no where my friend runs up and slugged the hell out of it, and, I noticed the lump liked popped or something..I have no insurance and hitting er might put me in a bad spot financially..today my arm feels bruised and tender..not sure what to do or what it was.
Hi I am Chat Doctor and I will you with you problem I have gone through your question. It appears to be collection of blood beneath the skin or muscle strain because of excessive workouts as your body building competition is ahead. Need answers to the following question to make things clear for me_ When and how did you notice this lump?_ Any history of direct trauma?_ Mobility of lump, is it adherent to underlying skin and weather skin moves over it._ If you contract your forearm muscles, whether it gets prominent.  Answer to these questions will help in your diagnosis. Anyhow, to me, it appears to muscle sprain. Its treatment includes rest, elevation of the limb, icing, taking painkiller medication like ibuprofen, paracetamol and local analgesic cream applications. Work outs are not recommended till pain and swelling is there. I hope this will help you. Wishing you rapid recovery. Do rate my answer, if you like it. Regards