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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under Arm Pit
I've had this lump under my armpit for about 5 years now, it use to pus but hasnt recently. It has a hole in it that looks like a slit but pus hasnt came out of it for at least 2 years now but has become very embarassing and I never got it checked out! What could this be and should I be worried?
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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1. It looks like carbuncle / furuncle.
2.Needs medical attention.
3.A surgical assistance is needed in case of pus and lumpy areas.
4.Initially a course of antibiotic is given if it is resolved well and good - or else needs incision and drainage may need.
5. Do not ignore, book an appointment and get treated before it gives complications.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1. It looks like carbuncle / furuncle.
2.Needs medical attention.
3.A surgical assistance is needed in case of pus and lumpy areas.
4.Initially a course of antibiotic is given if it is resolved well and good - or else needs incision and drainage may need.
5. Do not ignore, book an appointment and get treated before it gives complications.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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