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What Causes Palpable Lumps In The Axilla, Neck And Groin Area?
Question: 24 year old female I feel like my lymph nodes are aching in underarms neck and groin no swelling but I was drinking alcohol last night and I'm terrified its lymphoma I can also feel small pea sized lump in neck ! What's causing this ? I had blood tests which were fine also have bad anxiety have achy legs and lower back pain don't know if it's related and some itching of hands feet and lower legs I'm terrified my feet were so itchy last night im fearing I have lymphoma that has spread , also because I have read about itching and pain after alcohol , also a lot of muscle and joint pain and leg a rash over legs don't know if it's from shaving and ive also noticed more bruises over legs which I read can also be a sign of lymphoma please help ️thanks
Brief Answer:
Cause of lymph node enlargement needs to be known. first of all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The palpable lumps in axilla, neck and groin needs to be investigated.
I suggest you to consult your physician and get an aspiration / FNA to rule out a possibility of lymphoma.
A normal blood count rules out possibility of any blood neoplasm.
Muscle, joint pain, achy legs and back pain are non-specific symptoms and can occur due to many causes like trauma, anemia, musculoskeletal pain, dietary deficiency etc.
Again a clinical assessment is required.
Itching in legs is again a non-specific symptoms, can occur due to dry skin, skin infection, metabolic disorder etc.
Accompanying rash suggests a primary skin disorder.
None of the symptoms are specific for lymphoma.
Aspiration of the enlarged lymph nodes is required to know the cause of lymph node enlargement.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Cause of lymph node enlargement needs to be known. first of all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The palpable lumps in axilla, neck and groin needs to be investigated.
I suggest you to consult your physician and get an aspiration / FNA to rule out a possibility of lymphoma.
A normal blood count rules out possibility of any blood neoplasm.
Muscle, joint pain, achy legs and back pain are non-specific symptoms and can occur due to many causes like trauma, anemia, musculoskeletal pain, dietary deficiency etc.
Again a clinical assessment is required.
Itching in legs is again a non-specific symptoms, can occur due to dry skin, skin infection, metabolic disorder etc.
Accompanying rash suggests a primary skin disorder.
None of the symptoms are specific for lymphoma.
Aspiration of the enlarged lymph nodes is required to know the cause of lymph node enlargement.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Hi thanks for replying back because I have anxiety I have been too my doctors multiple times with all different things what about the aching after alcohol ? I don't even know if the lymph node is enlarged I can feel it on my neck but I'm slim is it normal to feel lymph nodes like pea size and movable ? Also what about itching on feet and legs ? I just want a bit more detail about lymphoma and why you don't think its that ? Im extremely worried I don't know what to do I honestly do have a lot of symptoms , what about the bruising is that a sign of lymphoma? Is there any blood tests to rule out lymphoma if it was full blown and spread would it show any abnormalities ? I also have recurrent yeast infections and verrucas im scared this is because the lymphoma is effecting the immune system , I hope you u understand my concerns im scared aswell as I have a little girl and don't want anything to be missed , I can't notice any swelling it's just when I really press on my neck I can feel that little node
Brief Answer:
Physical examination is mandatory to look for presence of lymph nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Some lymph node may be palpable, however, I suggest you to consult a physician for general physical examination to look for any enlarged lymph node.
Itching on feet and legs can be due to yeast infection. You have mentioned that you suffer from recurrent yeast infection.
The itchy sites need to be examined by a dermatologist / physician to confirm or rule out yeast infection. In case there is evidence of yeast infection, it can be treated with anti-fungals.
Bruising can occur due to low platelets, disorder of coagulation system or disorder of vessel wall.
You have mentioned that your blood test is normal. This rules out disorder of platelets.
The coagulation system can be assessed by getting a Prothrombin time and activated thromboplastin time.
Recurrent yeast infection and development of verrucae needs to be investigated.
First of all it is important to confirm these two lesions before any treatment or the underlying cause can be found out.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Physical examination is mandatory to look for presence of lymph nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Some lymph node may be palpable, however, I suggest you to consult a physician for general physical examination to look for any enlarged lymph node.
Itching on feet and legs can be due to yeast infection. You have mentioned that you suffer from recurrent yeast infection.
The itchy sites need to be examined by a dermatologist / physician to confirm or rule out yeast infection. In case there is evidence of yeast infection, it can be treated with anti-fungals.
Bruising can occur due to low platelets, disorder of coagulation system or disorder of vessel wall.
You have mentioned that your blood test is normal. This rules out disorder of platelets.
The coagulation system can be assessed by getting a Prothrombin time and activated thromboplastin time.
Recurrent yeast infection and development of verrucae needs to be investigated.
First of all it is important to confirm these two lesions before any treatment or the underlying cause can be found out.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks for reply well I went a couple a weeks ago to my doctor and they felt for lymph nodes and said it was fine there was no enlarged lymph nodes but now I can feel the one in my neck but only when I press hard do you honestly think my symptoms sound like lymphoma? All the doctors are putting it down to anxiety what's your honest opinion on everything ive told u .. Throbbing lymph node areas after alcohol one palpable lymph node on neck that I can feel itchiness yeast infections bruises all my blood tests have been fine also been checked for autoimmune as I developed raynaulds on fingernails my CPR -1 ESR and ANA both negative .. Can you tell me if you think this is lymphoma or anything serious ? Thanks
Brief Answer:
The fear for lymphoma and other disorders appear to be due to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear and welcome back to HCM,
The symptoms mentioned by you are not specific for lymphoma.
Your fear for lymphoma does appear to be due to anxiety.
Please relax and consult your physician for local examination of itchy lesions and verrucae.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
The fear for lymphoma and other disorders appear to be due to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear and welcome back to HCM,
The symptoms mentioned by you are not specific for lymphoma.
Your fear for lymphoma does appear to be due to anxiety.
Please relax and consult your physician for local examination of itchy lesions and verrucae.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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