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Can A Growing Infection In My Left Arm Like A Hard Boil Be Related To Multiple Myeloma Diagnosed Close To A Decade Back?

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2021

Question: Thank you! I have an infection in my left arm pit. It is getting bigger. Like a boil and seems hard. This manifested in one day. My background. Multiple Myeloma going on 9 years. Ongoing infusions.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diagnosis: Boil

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The lump in the armpit is likely a boil, which is an infection arising from hair follicles and oil glands. You can apply the bacitracin ointment thrice daily to the area. Also apply warm compress to relieve pain. Keep the area clean and dry. Since, you have been on treatment for multiple myeloma, there is a possibility if the infection worsening. So, it is also important to follow up with your primary provider/urgent care as soon as possible to get started on oral antibiotics for clearing up the infection faster .
You can also take Tylenol if pain is bothersome.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (24 minutes later)

Thank you for the diagnose as a boil. I will treat the infection as you suggest.

Have a nice weekend,
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Thank you and You too have a nice weekend
Wishing you good health and fast recovery
Bests
Dr.Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng