Question 1

i hv a big hard lump in my armpits. its painful ?

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Infection: I is likely an area of infection or localized abscess such as a boil or an infected sweat gland. See a doctor.

Question 2

i have lumps in armpit and they hurt?

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Happy to help out ..: But it's hard to know what lumps or bump represent without being able to see and/or examine them.  It could be related to skin infections or lymph nodes or even other possibilities too.  This may be best addressed by either seeking an in person evaluation or possibly an online consultation through HealthTap Prime.

Question 3

found a lump under armpit?

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Get checked aoon!: Lump under the armpit is an enlarged lymph node.. It often very concerning for cancer such as breast cancer, lymphoma or other cancers.. Get checked as soon as possible.. You need full exam including breast, mammogram and biopsy..

Question 4

now i have a lump in my armpit?

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See your physician: If the lump is just beneath the surface of the skin it may be a cyst. If tender it may be an abscess. You may also be feeling a swollen lymph node. If concerned best to have your physician examen it for peace of mind to be sure nothing serious.

Question 5

how do i treat a lump in the armpit.?

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Let a Doctor see.: You should not treat a lump in your arm pit by yourself. Usually its a boil, but it could also be an enlarged  lymph node , caused by infection or cancer. Do not shave your arm pit, keep clean and dry and see your doctor soon.

Question 6

small lump under left armpit and hurts?

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Armpit lump.: Generally, this would be one of three things: (1) impacted hair follicle, (2) lymph node, or (3) Hidradenitis.  The first two issues are fairly benign and would respond to just time and perhaps warm soaks - they'd be about the size of a pea.  Hidradenitis is more dramatic and larger in scale in the armpit - this could be a rather significant bacterial infection.

Question 7

how come i have a lump growing in my armpit?

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Different options: The armpit has a lot of things in it both in the skin and below it.  Sweat glands, hair follicles and skin cysts as well as lymph nodes, fatty tissue, breast tissue and other things.  Is the lump growing, inflamed, painful, painless, draining, recurrent or constant, moveable or fixed...?  Each of these (and many more) will provide your doc the answers as to what it is and what needs to be done.

Question 8

why do i keep getting sore lumps in my armpits?

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Hidranitis: You probably need to see your doctor about this condition which causes recurring infections in the glands under your arm.

Question 9

what is this lump in my armpit possibly due to?

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Different options: The armpit has a lot of things in it both in the skin and below it.  Sweat glands, hair follicles and skin cysts as well as lymph nodes, fatty tissue, breast tissue and other things.  Is the lump growing, inflamed, painful, painless, draining, recurrent or constant, moveable or fixed...?  Each of these (and many more) will provide your doc the answers as to what it is and what needs to be done.

Question 10

what can i do for a lump in the axilla (armpit)?

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Get it checked out: By a qualified practitioner.

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