Question 1

my husband had a fever and red rash under both armpits, for a couple of days , he also has about ten very sore lumps under both armpits,?

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See: Your doctor for full work up.  Blood work etc.  sounds like an eval is needed

Question 2

i have a sore under each of my armpits and they've been there for about 3 months. what could be the cause of them?

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Infection: This could be caused by an infection. A surgeon would be the best doctor to examine you. For this.

Question 3

i have had for 3 months now soreness in the creases of my armpits. mostly one at a time. sometimes both at the same time. i have no lumps. ?

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Armpits: Without visual and physical exam cause is unclear;have you recently started to use or changed under arm deodorant /antiperspirant?Eliminating such on a trial basis mignt help

Question 4

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 5

my armpits frequently get red, raw and very sore. i tale showers a lot, wash very well, this happens whether i wear deoderent or not. its a big problem?

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Fungal infection: You likely have either 'athlete's foot' (tinea pedis), 'jock itch' (tinea cruris) or both. Basically, those areas can serve as reservoirs for the fungus and you need to treat all three areas at the same time until after appears resolved. If not improving after 10-14 days, need checked by your dr to be sure is not anything else.

Question 6

why would someones armpits feel sore on & off for months & months.. there are no lumps & sometimes they feel totally normal.. but then i will wake up one day and they feel sore, sometimes one, sometimes both.. then next day, gone! no other symptoms?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, if possible on the day you have soreness. Regular aerobic exercise may help by improving muscle tone and flexibility. Wish you good health!

Question 7

she keeps complaining of a sore armpit and when i press on it she said its sore? shes onli 9 ??

Accepted Answer

Exam: please have her seen by a pediatrician to rule out sweat gland infection or an irritated lymph node

Question 8

i have sore armpits can't feel any lumps..bit scared of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sore armpit: If that persists and if you are worried- go to see your gp to have a good exams. It could be from different causes- including -muskuloskeletal pain, or perhaps inflammation from the sweat glands- then causing reactive lymph node irritation that is located deep inside, vs other inflammation etc.  Since you are 57 years old-if you have not updated your mammogram this year-then you should get one.

Question 9

i have a sore lump under my armpit?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: More than likely you have an acute infection somewhere on the upper extremity that is seeding  a lymph node in your arm pit.  The lymph node filters the bacteria, virus or fungus and then reacts as "killer cells" come to attack the agent.  The lymph node responds by growing, producing more cells, and can get tender due to the agents and chemicals released.  You may need antibiotics or see pcp.

Question 10

any reason why i might have a sore lump in my armpit?

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Different options: That area 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, vessels, tendons 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.

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My husband had a fever and red rash under both armpits, for a couple of days , he also has about ten very sore lumps under both armpits,?

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I have a sore under each of my armpits and they've been there for about 3 months. what could be the cause of them?

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I have had for 3 months now soreness in the creases of my armpits. mostly one at a time. sometimes both at the same time. i have no lumps. ?

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Why do i keep getting sore lumps in my armpits?

A member asked:

My armpits frequently get red, raw and very sore. i tale showers a lot, wash very well, this happens whether i wear deoderent or not. its a big problem?

A member asked:

Why would someones armpits feel sore on & off for months & months.. there are no lumps & sometimes they feel totally normal.. but then i will wake up one day and they feel sore, sometimes one, sometimes both.. then next day, gone! no other symptoms?

A member asked:

She keeps complaining of a sore armpit and when i press on it she said its sore? shes onli 9 ??

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I have sore armpits can't feel any lumps..bit scared of cancer?

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I have a sore lump under my armpit?

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Any reason why i might have a sore lump in my armpit?

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