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What Causes Odor And Discharge From The Armpit?

I have an unusual smell emanating from my right under arm. I was getting bumps which I though we re ingrown hair. Now I have some sort of discharge coming out of my armpit.I also have a problem with my toe on my left foot. I get really bad shooting pains once in a while that causes my whole leg to convulse. It s been that way for about 7 years. The pain comes mostly when it s subjected to wind or cold weather.
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor and get done clinical examination of your right axilla.
Recurrent lumps, discharging fluid etc are more suggestive of lymphnode enlargement and discharging sinuses. This is commonly seen with tuberculosis and other bacterial infection.
So get done microscopic examination of discharge and ultrasound examination of axilla.
If lymphnodes are enlarged then you will need fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
Also rule out diabetes because uncontrolled sugar levels can also cause such discharge.
For your leg pain, get done x ray of lumber spine to rule out nerve root compression.
Consult doctor and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Odor And Discharge From The Armpit?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor and get done clinical examination of your right axilla. Recurrent lumps, discharging fluid etc are more suggestive of lymphnode enlargement and discharging sinuses. This is commonly seen with tuberculosis and other bacterial infection. So get done microscopic examination of discharge and ultrasound examination of axilla. If lymphnodes are enlarged then you will need fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Also rule out diabetes because uncontrolled sugar levels can also cause such discharge. For your leg pain, get done x ray of lumber spine to rule out nerve root compression. Consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.