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What Causes A Painful Lump Under The Armpit During Pregnancy?

I have a swollen very painful lump under my armpit the size of a large marble. It doesn t have a head or it doesn t look like a pimple. It is very painful and now I have another one starting under the other one. I am 24 weeks pregnant and I don t know what to do
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Gastroenterologist 's  Response
hi
thanks for posting in HCM
I have understand your concern

most probable reason for your swelling is
1. lymphnode enlargement secondary to infection
2.subcutaneous abscess

I can suggest you to consult a physician because it needs to be evaluated
you need to get done
1. hemogram
2.sonogram of the swelling and biopsy if it is a lymphnode with out any clue

hope this helps you
any further questions please let me know
thanks
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What Causes A Painful Lump Under The Armpit During Pregnancy?

hi thanks for posting in HCM I have understand your concern most probable reason for your swelling is 1. lymphnode enlargement secondary to infection 2.subcutaneous abscess I can suggest you to consult a physician because it needs to be evaluated you need to get done 1. hemogram 2.sonogram of the swelling and biopsy if it is a lymphnode with out any clue hope this helps you any further questions please let me know thanks