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What Can Be Done For This Lump Under My Armpit Which Is Painful ?
For awhile I ve noticed a lump under my right armpit. It didn t hurt at first but now hurts quite a b it. I went to the doctor when I first noticed it and she gave me an antibiotic and it went away for a little bit but now has come back. What could it be??
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
hi
swelling in the armpit may be enlargement of lymphnode which are present in axilla, thease are painfull if it is due to inflamation. undergo examination of breast to rule out tumors of breast, than to confirm diagnosis excissional biopsy can be done. consult general surgeon.
take care
swelling in the armpit may be enlargement of lymphnode which are present in axilla, thease are painfull if it is due to inflamation. undergo examination of breast to rule out tumors of breast, than to confirm diagnosis excissional biopsy can be done. consult general surgeon.
take care
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