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Noticed A Painful Lump In Armpit. What Could It Be?
Question: I'm 44 years old and I noticed a painful lump in my right arm pit and I also have a lump in my left arm pit as well
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I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
The lump could be an enlarged lymph node. Since it is painful, infection is a possibility.
A complete blood count may be done to see if it is due to infection.
A course of antibiotics may be taken to see if it shrinks.
I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
The lump could be an enlarged lymph node. Since it is painful, infection is a possibility.
A complete blood count may be done to see if it is due to infection.
A course of antibiotics may be taken to see if it shrinks.
I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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