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Suggest Cure For A Bump In The Armpit

hello I'm a 27 yr old male.A few days ago i was riding my bike which i haven't rode in like a year or longer and when i woke the next day i felt a bump or maybe popped vein in my arm pit that is real sensitive and painful when touched..it is noticeable when i raise my arm and roundish in shape. Please let me know if this can heal itself naturally or if i need to see a doctor.Thank you.
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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1.The symptoms and features of the lesion / lump suggest hair follicle infection.
2.Other possible cause could be abscess / infected cyst.
3.You may need to get an ultrasound to assess the nature of the lesion, its source and extension ( to rule out the vascular cause as you said)
4.Treatment generally a course of antibiotic will be enough.
5.In bigger lesion not reacting for antibiotic, a small incision and drainage followed by antibiotic will be the choice.
6.It will be good if you can get a GP appointment and do needful tests and treatment done. Good luck.

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Suggest Cure For A Bump In The Armpit

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The symptoms and features of the lesion / lump suggest hair follicle infection. 2.Other possible cause could be abscess / infected cyst. 3.You may need to get an ultrasound to assess the nature of the lesion, its source and extension ( to rule out the vascular cause as you said) 4.Treatment generally a course of antibiotic will be enough. 5.In bigger lesion not reacting for antibiotic, a small incision and drainage followed by antibiotic will be the choice. 6.It will be good if you can get a GP appointment and do needful tests and treatment done. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.