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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes On The Armpit After Vaccination?
I am a 61 year old female. On Monday I got a diphtheria/tetanus/acellidar pertussia injection. On Tuesday the lymph nodes in my neck and under my armpit are swollen and is very sore. The one under my armpit seem to be pressing on nerves in my arm down to my hand. Could this be from the immunization?
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hi, I did review your concern. Swollen lymph nodes can occur after DTaP lvaccine. also you may also get fever and mild muscle ache after vaccination for 1-2 days. if the swollen glands persist for 3-4 days and do not subside please consult a local doctor for proper antibiotic management.
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Wish you happy and healthy life ahead.
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Wish you happy and healthy life ahead.
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have vaccination followed by enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to vaccination or some infection or it may be due to some other cause like tuberculosis or lymphoma.
You should wait for a week. If it remains there then you should take a course of antibiotics. If it is remain persistent even after antibiotics then biopsy diagnosis is advisable.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have vaccination followed by enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to vaccination or some infection or it may be due to some other cause like tuberculosis or lymphoma.
You should wait for a week. If it remains there then you should take a course of antibiotics. If it is remain persistent even after antibiotics then biopsy diagnosis is advisable.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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