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I Woke Up With Swelling And Redness Under My Arm
Question: I woke up with swelling and redness under my arm in my arm pit area...it is sore to the touch...what could it be?
Brief Answer:
Localised infection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The description sounds like a localised skin infection. A blocked gland and infected hair follicle are couple of close possibility. Rarely the lump could be related to an enlarged lymph node.
I suggest to start topical antibiotic agents like clindamycin or neosporin as you plan a visit to the doctor. You may also start over the counter antiinflammatory drugs like ibuprofen 200mg twice daily.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Localised infection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The description sounds like a localised skin infection. A blocked gland and infected hair follicle are couple of close possibility. Rarely the lump could be related to an enlarged lymph node.
I suggest to start topical antibiotic agents like clindamycin or neosporin as you plan a visit to the doctor. You may also start over the counter antiinflammatory drugs like ibuprofen 200mg twice daily.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I also feel some lumps under each arm…does that change your opinion?
Brief Answer:
blocked glands / lymphnode...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not uncommon to have lumps following a blocked gland. Infected hair follicle also present as lumps secondary to collection underneath. Similarly a swollen lymph node is also lumpy there. So, no my opinion doesn't change with this information.
I will still suggest you use topical antibiotics and then consider visiting a doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
blocked glands / lymphnode...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not uncommon to have lumps following a blocked gland. Infected hair follicle also present as lumps secondary to collection underneath. Similarly a swollen lymph node is also lumpy there. So, no my opinion doesn't change with this information.
I will still suggest you use topical antibiotics and then consider visiting a doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so you are recommending something like neosporum?
Also, I could understand one side but why both at the same time?
Also, I could understand one side but why both at the same time?
Brief Answer:
Neosporin will be useful...
Detailed Answer:
Can you send a picture of the both the affected areas? There is an option to upload reports and picture on this page.
Based on the description, I feel this is an infection, blocked gland or enlarged lymph node. And neosporin will be helpful.
Regards
Neosporin will be useful...
Detailed Answer:
Can you send a picture of the both the affected areas? There is an option to upload reports and picture on this page.
Based on the description, I feel this is an infection, blocked gland or enlarged lymph node. And neosporin will be helpful.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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