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What Causes Sore Lump In Underarm With Yellowish Puss Coming Out?
i have had a lump in my underarm for some years. several weeks ago i noticed it was very sore and there was yellowish puss coming out of it. this lasted @ 1 week. now the lump is very sore and my entire underarm is swollen and red and it is difficult for me to even lower my arm.
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thank you for the query.
The lump which was present in your armpit for years is sebaceous cyst. Now it has gotten infected so the abscess has formatted. Arm swelling and pain indicates inflammation which is spreading. That is why I suggest you to do not wait any longer.
Please visit a surgeon. The lump should be incised and pus drained.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
The lump which was present in your armpit for years is sebaceous cyst. Now it has gotten infected so the abscess has formatted. Arm swelling and pain indicates inflammation which is spreading. That is why I suggest you to do not wait any longer.
Please visit a surgeon. The lump should be incised and pus drained.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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