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What Is Lump Under Armpit Oozing Smelly Green Pus?

Hi yes, ive had a lump like a small ball in my left armpit for about 10 years now, it never bothered me never grew a head so i can pop it or anything .. its just there. well yesterday i was moving furntiure started to smell somehtign very nasty i thought someone had stepped on Dog poop outside so i checked every ones shoes well when I went to bath the oder was soo strong , like dog poop, and i finally found what it was the lump inmy under arm grea smal head and popped and was oozing green pus and the pus was thicka nd it was the pus that had the Strong smelling oder i squeezed it till it stopped coming out but now it drains slowly and the smell is srong . what happened ??
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
This is an axillary abscess. It is surprising that you have felt no pain prior to noticing the smell. You should go to the ER for assessment. You will need antibiotics and may need a surgical procedure to incise and drain the abscess.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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What Is Lump Under Armpit Oozing Smelly Green Pus?

Hi, This is an axillary abscess. It is surprising that you have felt no pain prior to noticing the smell. You should go to the ER for assessment. You will need antibiotics and may need a surgical procedure to incise and drain the abscess. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger