Question 1

i have 4 knots in 1 of my armpits. two of the knots are the size of a quarter  and they are red swollen , and painful. the swelling is going down my a?

Accepted Answer

Knots: sounds like infection. As it is pain fun, likely to be boil or a tender Lymph node. will need antibiotics . See your doctor. If it doe snot settled down with a course of antibiotics then further investigations will be needed.

Question 2

i have 4 knots in 1 of my armpits. two of the knots are the size of a quarter  and they are red swollen , and painful. the swelling is to my breast.

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Possible Abscesses: It sounds like you may have some abscesses with or without cellulitis.  You may need antibiotics and possible drainage of the abscesses if they are fully formed.  In the meantime analgesia like paracetamol and ibuprofen will help but also running the area under hot water and soap as often as it is convenient should help.  You should let a doctor take a look at it.

Question 3

would a swollen breast cause knots on back behind breast and on same arm shoulder has a really big knot on it that's painful i've got pictures of you need em?

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: This public information site does not allow us to see uploaded pictures/x-rays or other parts of direct patient consults. The cited symptoms suggest either infection in these sites or worse. Go see your doc as soon as you can get in.

Question 4

i have upper arm pain for 2 days now and today a knot appeared on elbow, arm is swollen and very painful.

Accepted Answer

Olecranon bursitis: My first consideration is olecranon bursitis I'm concerned that yours is due to an infectious reason and most commonly staph. You need to see your physician and get immediate care

Question 5

what can be done for painful swollen armpit?

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More info. required: It depends on the cause:  if the armpit is swollen because of inflamed lymph nodes, check to make sure there is not an infection or cut on your hand or fingers.  If there is an infection an antibiotic may help.  It will take several days for the swelling to go down.

Question 6

i'm 19 and have had a swollen armpit which looks like a fat armpit for many years. its only in my left armpit. what could this be? it's not painful

Accepted Answer

Lipoma?: Are you able to feel exactly where this "fat armpit" begins and ends? If so, are you able to move it around or is it in a fixed position? Doesn't feel hard or soft?Any other symptoms associated with this (fever/chills)? Has it changed in size or shape over the years? It could simply be a lipoma which is nothing to worry about?

Question 7

i have a swelling in my right armpit that comes and goes once every 2 months. it's also extremely painful when its swollen. feedback as to what it is?

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Probably: You probably have apocrine acne.  See dermatologist for evaluation.

Question 8

how to treat swollen glands under both armpits?

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Need to first make d: First you need to have your doctor make the diagnosis of what is the cause of enlarged nodes. This will need further testing. The treatment will be guided by the diagnosis. So get a full check up done by a specialist.

Question 9

muscle on my side below armpit is slightly swollen and painful; it's been so for about a week?

Accepted Answer

Be checked: If you did not injure it, probably the two most common causes would be swollen lymph nodes as there are a chain of lymph nodes in that area that can become swollen and tender if inflamed, or some form of infectious process.  I would not hesitate to be seen.

Question 10

i have had painful lumps in both of my armpits for about two weeks my armpits are also swollen and yesterday they started feeling bruised?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This could be an infection or swollen lymph nodes.See your doctor.

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I have 4 knots in 1 of my armpits. two of the knots are the size of a quarter and they are red swollen , and painful. the swelling is going down my a?

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I have 4 knots in 1 of my armpits. two of the knots are the size of a quarter and they are red swollen , and painful. the swelling is to my breast.

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Would a swollen breast cause knots on back behind breast and on same arm shoulder has a really big knot on it that's painful i've got pictures of you need em?

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I have upper arm pain for 2 days now and today a knot appeared on elbow, arm is swollen and very painful.

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What can be done for painful swollen armpit?

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I'm 19 and have had a swollen armpit which looks like a fat armpit for many years. its only in my left armpit. what could this be? it's not painful

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I have a swelling in my right armpit that comes and goes once every 2 months. it's also extremely painful when its swollen. feedback as to what it is?

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How to treat swollen glands under both armpits?

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Muscle on my side below armpit is slightly swollen and painful; it's been so for about a week?

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I have had painful lumps in both of my armpits for about two weeks my armpits are also swollen and yesterday they started feeling bruised?

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