1. Community
  2. Health promotion
  3. Other Conditions and General Health

Lump on my thumb, Is it cancerous?

Posted , 3 users are following.

daniel21637
daniel21637

Hello, I'm  12 y/o boy. Today I was blowing up some fireworks. The lighter I used was one of those that had a little wheel that you have to move to turn it on. It was rough on my right thumb. After about half an hour of lighting fireworks with the lighter, I got a lump on my thumb, It's Inmovable. I can't tell If it has any liquid in it. I don't feel it since It is very small. Can someone tell me If it's cancerouse or not? I'm really worried since my diet hasn't been so good lately. I want to go to sleep peacefully tonight with no worries.

1 like, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • daniel21637
    daniel21637

    Posted

    Update: I pulled to skin with my mouth and it popped, some sort of fluid came out. Now I know it's not cancerous.

  • laura11452
    laura11452 daniel21637

    Posted

    HI Daniel

    No its not cancerous its probably a burn from the lighter or firework.

    I would tell you at such a young age you need to stay away from fireworks and lighters as these can be very dangerous.

     

    • daniel21637
      daniel21637 laura11452

      Posted

      Thank so much for calming my nerves. I did pop the lump and liquid came out, so I didn't want it to get Infected so I put a bandade around my thumb. Again, thank you so much! One more question, should I go to the doctor and ask for advice.

  • laura11452
    laura11452 daniel21637

    Posted

    If its tiny and not infected I don't think you have much to worry about Daniel put a plaster on it to keep infection out.  Only if it is not healing or gets infected do you need to go to the doctor.

    One more thing Daniel cancer doesnt suddenly appear so don't be worrying sweetheart..

  • tiffany22587
    tiffany22587 daniel21637

    Posted

    Hello Daniel,  after using a lighter for a half an hour straight, it seems to be that you developed a blister/callus from overuse of the thumb.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.