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Should I Take Sulfamethoxazole For Lump In Armpits?
I have a large lump on my left axilla(armpit area) and went to the doctor and he scheduled me an ultrasound and to drain the abscess. What is the abscess ? Is it bacteria attatched to my muscle? It hurts like no other when i move my arm causing severe pain. I am on sulfmethoxazole for it right now. It doesnt seem to alleviate the pain. the large lump on my armpit is about the size of a gold ball and hurts real bad when i push on it or try to grip it. Is the abscess the disease itself or did it manifest itself into my muscl e and that is what i felt?
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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1.If you are already taking Sulfamethoxazole drug for treatment - thats fine no issues, but it will be less effective for this kind of infections.
2.Abscess means well defined infective collection with pain and tenderness and fever like symptoms.
3.The lump in the underarm / axillary region most probably an hair follicle infection.
4.However as you are posted for ultrasound - it will assess the nature of the lesion and its source and extensions, after that a small incision and drainage will be done followed by a course of antibiotics will be given.
5.Mean while as a remedy do not press or interact the lesion as you will only complicate the lump, keep area hygienic and soft clothing for better healing, avoid shaving until it heals use trimmer instead - asme thing applies after the procedure. Good luck
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1.If you are already taking Sulfamethoxazole drug for treatment - thats fine no issues, but it will be less effective for this kind of infections.
2.Abscess means well defined infective collection with pain and tenderness and fever like symptoms.
3.The lump in the underarm / axillary region most probably an hair follicle infection.
4.However as you are posted for ultrasound - it will assess the nature of the lesion and its source and extensions, after that a small incision and drainage will be done followed by a course of antibiotics will be given.
5.Mean while as a remedy do not press or interact the lesion as you will only complicate the lump, keep area hygienic and soft clothing for better healing, avoid shaving until it heals use trimmer instead - asme thing applies after the procedure. Good luck
Hope i have answered your query.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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