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Suggest Remedy For Painful Lumps On Armpit

Found one lump where neck meets shoulder, now I have lump on other side, approx same area. And lump in armpit/breast area which now has me worried. The original lump on neck Ive had for several months. This newest one in armpit has me thinking I should no longer avoid having this looked at.the neck/shoulder lumps become painful if pressed and manipulated.The armpit/breast lump is not painful to touch or to press on.
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Hi! this kind of recurrent lump indicates lymph node enlargement and If I were your treating Doctor for this case of axillary lymphadenopathy, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic inflammatory but simple conditions like chest infection, ear/nose/throat infection, common cold etc. not to worry and no therapy required!

2.     The second possibility is of tuberculosis or chronic viral infection. these are potentially curable conditions!

3.     The last possibility is of malignancy like lymphoma or metastatic cancer from throat, lungs, gut, tongue or thyroid etc. !

I suggest you to go for an FNAC/BIOPSY test from the lymph node for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Lumps On Armpit

Hi! this kind of recurrent lump indicates lymph node enlargement and If I were your treating Doctor for this case of axillary lymphadenopathy, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic inflammatory but simple conditions like chest infection, ear/nose/throat infection, common cold etc. not to worry and no therapy required! 2. The second possibility is of tuberculosis or chronic viral infection. these are potentially curable conditions! 3. The last possibility is of malignancy like lymphoma or metastatic cancer from throat, lungs, gut, tongue or thyroid etc. ! I suggest you to go for an FNAC/BIOPSY test from the lymph node for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.