Question 1

i have a large lump under my arm pit that is quite sore. i have had this happen 3 times now under my right arm pit, the lump is hard and the size of a quarter, once it breaks it bleeds with a lot of puss, it tends to heal within two weeks. the last two ep

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Hello : Hello i can't diagnose your condition.  However, it sounds like it could possibly be hidradenitis suppurativa.  It sounds like the issue did not draw a lot of attention from your doctor. Recommend that you seek the assistance of a dermatologist for these lesions. Take care.

Question 2

i discovered a small pea sized lump under my right arm, it's not painful and has slightly increased in sized this past  week, could it be an infection?

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Unlikely: Infections are often characterized by redness, heat, hardness and tenderness or pain.  Show this to your primary care physician and let them assess the likely cause.

Question 3

tender armpits for the past week, right arm started paining as well and noticed small lump the size of a 1c?

Accepted Answer

Infection armpit: As you have tenderness in both armpits,  reasons are usually related to removing the hair, deodorant causing allergies, infection, or inflammation. Lymph node can be enlarged in any of these conditions usually less than 2 cm and last for less than 2 weeks. Skin &amp;/or hair follicle may have bacterial infection causing tenderness. Wash the area, use moist heat. If. not better, please see your doctor

Question 4

i have a pea sized lump an inch below my elbow on my right arm. tender to the touch, it sometimes burns. what is it, and should i be concerned?

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See your doctor: Tender or painful bumps beginning recently could represent infection, especially if red or growing.  Get it looked at.

Question 5

i have pain in my upper right arm when i move it up or back for about 6 weeks now.last wk  plum size lump behind rgt  ear.poss .gland.much reduced now?

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Lump behind ear: Time to call your doctor to report and be examined.  To many possibilities and you should not ignore your symptoms.

Question 6

i have small nickle size lumps, sphere shaped under the skin going inward ubder right arm pit, they do come to a head 4-10 days what are they caused from.? a doctor one time gave me mincycline that gave me hives badly..they have also come under left arm p

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I : I can't diagnose your condition. It sounds somewhat like hydraandenitis suprativa. You can ask your dermatologist to examine your lesions to get the right diagnosis. That in turn can lead to appropriate treatment recommendations.

Question 7

pea size lump on right side of neck, painless, for 5 months; can be moved side to side if pressed. tingling/numbness in right arm; crp & esr raised(?)

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Likely arthritis nec: The lump that can be moved under the skin is probably an incidental finding at location where pressure could cause symptoms of nerve root irritation even if there was no lump. High sed rate and CPR indicate inflammatory activity.

Question 8

please help! i have a lump under my right arm..?

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See your doc: There is no way to determine what this lump is, other than to see your physician to have it evaluated.  It could be nothing, or it could be something more serious.

Question 9

im having a very small swollen lump under my right arm pit. it don't pain . is it normal?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Enlarged lymph nodes may be associated with infection or inflammation.  You should see your doctor, have the area measured and perhaps be placed on an antibiotic.  Cancer issues are rare with your current description, that is why your doctor should see you.  Good luck.

Question 10

there's a lump under my right arm (axillary lump) that is visible when i stretch it? what do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Lymph Node: The firs consideration is an enlarged Lymph or fatty tumor  or other tumor. You need to see your physican and get an evaluation You may need a biopsy  to investigate  whether  a tumor, ifection of otjher

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I have a large lump under my arm pit that is quite sore. i have had this happen 3 times now under my right arm pit, the lump is hard and the size of a quarter, once it breaks it bleeds with a lot of puss, it tends to heal within two weeks. the last two ep

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I discovered a small pea sized lump under my right arm, it's not painful and has slightly increased in sized this past week, could it be an infection?

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Tender armpits for the past week, right arm started paining as well and noticed small lump the size of a 1c?

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I have a pea sized lump an inch below my elbow on my right arm. tender to the touch, it sometimes burns. what is it, and should i be concerned?

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I have pain in my upper right arm when i move it up or back for about 6 weeks now.last wk plum size lump behind rgt ear.poss .gland.much reduced now?

A member asked:

I have small nickle size lumps, sphere shaped under the skin going inward ubder right arm pit, they do come to a head 4-10 days what are they caused from.? a doctor one time gave me mincycline that gave me hives badly..they have also come under left arm p

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Pea size lump on right side of neck, painless, for 5 months; can be moved side to side if pressed. tingling/numbness in right arm; crp & esr raised(?)

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Please help! i have a lump under my right arm..?

A member asked:

Im having a very small swollen lump under my right arm pit. it don't pain . is it normal?

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There's a lump under my right arm (axillary lump) that is visible when i stretch it? what do you think it is?

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