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What Causes Abscess Under The Armpit?

hi there, I have an abscess under my right arm pit. I went to the doctor he prescribed anti bioctics and said to go to th emergency room 2 days later. I went to the ER and whilst I was waiting the thing burst. I saw the doctor any way who advised that I should squeeze it and keep taking the drugs. And should it return or the redness get any bigger I should return. I have drained it all I can but there still seems to be a large hard lump. There is no more pain but the redness does seems to be getting bigger? I have had many abscesses in my time, do I need to get this one looked at again or is it on the mend. Will the larger lump eventually drain?
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Hi,Dear ,Thanks for the query to My HCM Clinic.
I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns.
In my opinion-the cause of your abscess in the armpit -
a-Incomplete and improper drainage -and suppressed infection by the antibiotics .
b-I would advise FBS and PPS- to rule out any diabetes as the cause of the reccuring abscesses in the past-as told by you.
@ For the Reccuring hard red lump getting bigger-
-As the lump is not going to drain on it own and would recurr again if not treated properly, I would advise you to go to ER and plan for the "Proper Incision and Drainage " which you could not do last time.
Hope this would help you to plan treatment with your ER doctor.
Wellcome for further query in this regard.
Wishing you fast recovery.
Good day..!!
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What Causes Abscess Under The Armpit?

Hi,Dear ,Thanks for the query to My HCM Clinic. I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns. In my opinion-the cause of your abscess in the armpit - a-Incomplete and improper drainage -and suppressed infection by the antibiotics . b-I would advise FBS and PPS- to rule out any diabetes as the cause of the reccuring abscesses in the past-as told by you. @ For the Reccuring hard red lump getting bigger- -As the lump is not going to drain on it own and would recurr again if not treated properly, I would advise you to go to ER and plan for the Proper Incision and Drainage which you could not do last time. Hope this would help you to plan treatment with your ER doctor. Wellcome for further query in this regard. Wishing you fast recovery. Good day..!!