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What Does A Bump In Armpit Indicate?
Question: I noticed a bump in my armpit 2 days ago... It was a little painful so I thought it was an ingrown hair. Today the bump is larger, but not painful, thoughts?
Well, maybe a little painful if I press on it.
Well, maybe a little painful if I press on it.
Brief Answer:
Kindly give few more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
Kindly give few more details so that I can have a better idea.
1)Do you have fever?
2)Do you have any lesion like wound/painful lump anywhere in the same arm?
3)When is your next expected menses?
4)Is this associated with soreness/tenderness of the breast on the same side?
Kindly get back with details.
Thank you.
Kindly give few more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
Kindly give few more details so that I can have a better idea.
1)Do you have fever?
2)Do you have any lesion like wound/painful lump anywhere in the same arm?
3)When is your next expected menses?
4)Is this associated with soreness/tenderness of the breast on the same side?
Kindly get back with details.
Thank you.
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Dr. Raju A.T
1) no fever
2) no lesion
3) haven't had a period in nearly 3 years, contraceptives and excersise stopped it
4) no breast tenderness, however I have noticed a lump in my other breast- I have a Dr. Appt in 2 weeks to check it out
2) no lesion
3) haven't had a period in nearly 3 years, contraceptives and excersise stopped it
4) no breast tenderness, however I have noticed a lump in my other breast- I have a Dr. Appt in 2 weeks to check it out
Brief Answer:
Need not worry much.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for the information.
The lump probably indicates a lymph node enlargement.
If not painful and there is no lesions in the drainage area, we need not worry much.
Let me know if you have any similar swellings in the other armpit, neck, or inguinal area or other features like recent weight loss, lassitude, poor appetite etc.
Also, carefully look for any lumps in the same sided breast also.
If no such features, all that needed is to just keep a watch on its size and consistency. If not resolving in 1-2 weeks or enlarging further, we will need further evaluation.
Anyhow, while visiting your doctor after 2 weeks, do not forget to mention the same.
Also, it will be fine if you can see a gynecologist for evaluation of amenorrhea.
hope I have answered your query.
If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Need not worry much.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for the information.
The lump probably indicates a lymph node enlargement.
If not painful and there is no lesions in the drainage area, we need not worry much.
Let me know if you have any similar swellings in the other armpit, neck, or inguinal area or other features like recent weight loss, lassitude, poor appetite etc.
Also, carefully look for any lumps in the same sided breast also.
If no such features, all that needed is to just keep a watch on its size and consistency. If not resolving in 1-2 weeks or enlarging further, we will need further evaluation.
Anyhow, while visiting your doctor after 2 weeks, do not forget to mention the same.
Also, it will be fine if you can see a gynecologist for evaluation of amenorrhea.
hope I have answered your query.
If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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