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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Armpits

My 7yr old son is complaining of pain in his armpit. It has been going on for two-three days. I just had him lift his arms and I can see a bump under one armpit. it hurts when you touch it. seems soft. been trying to research and see all kinds of stuff. should I take him in or give it a day or two?
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Hi,
It seems that he might be having enlarged,tender lymph node in axilla giving this problem.
There might be having some infection in his arm like bruise, nail bed infection or some minor cut in his fingers.
Give him short course of antibiotic for 3 days.
Ok and take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Armpits

Hi, It seems that he might be having enlarged,tender lymph node in axilla giving this problem. There might be having some infection in his arm like bruise, nail bed infection or some minor cut in his fingers. Give him short course of antibiotic for 3 days. Ok and take care.