Question 1

i have two swollen lymph nodes on back of neck at night swell during the day they shrink some on right side under arm is sore but no knot please help?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Lymph nodes swell and fluctuate usually due to the inflammatory reaction of infection. Cancer at your age would be unusual, but not impossible. If it persists beyond a month, you should see someone who can evaluate it with a needle aspiration bx or similar diagnostic procedure.

Question 2

what could be the cause for recurring swollen lymph nodes in armpit? each time it gets swollen it goes away by itself. is it a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Possible infection especially sweat glands, but if does go away next time see your doctor. A
so if you r having recurrent problem u need chek up by ur doctor.

Question 3

if i had swollen lymph nodes in my armpit would i be able to feel them by myself? i'm very slim. or can only professionals feel them?

Accepted Answer

: At rest the nodes are about 1 cm in size. When they are working they enlarge and if infected/overwhelmed they can be golf ball size or larger &amp; would usually be painful.

Question 4

painful swelling of lymph nodes in armpit where i received pfizer booster shot. that's normal. after a week, now also painful swelling in neck and armpit on other side. possible to have swollen lymph nodes on the other side from the booster too?

Accepted Answer

: Lymph node swelling in opposite arm has been reported following COVID-19 vaccines, but typically this emerges progressively over a few days.  Have your doctor evaluate this just to be certain that no other infective co-morbidity is present.  Most likely this will clear over next several days.

Question 5

i have swollen lymph nodes on my armpit and elbow in my left hand. they hurt when pressed and they feel really hard. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: Do you have any infection in the hand or arm of that side? It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant that you see a doctor to settle the matter. If you have fever and/or weight loss it would prudent to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

what does it mean if you have swollen lymph nodes in both armpits?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This is usually a sign of infection.  You should see your doctor to get worked up for the infection and treated.

Question 7

what can cause swollen lymph nodes in armpits and neck?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Any inflammation, even dandruff in the area drained by the lymph node can result in enlargement. You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.

Question 8

what are the causes of deep armpit lumps and swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Multiple different problems could be causing swollen glands in the armpit ranging from infection to cancer.
Persistent swollen glands need to checked by a physician.

Question 9

what could two soft lumps under the armpit mean? only spot i feel swollen lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

Cyst or lymph node: Lumps in the axillae/arm pit are usually sebaceous/glandular cysts or lymph nodes. The cysts will usually seem to be part of the skin or just below it.  The cysts can also turn red and develop a pustular head that bursts, like a large pimple. Warm compress accelerates healing.  The lymph nodes are deep, under the skin.  Lymph nodes or progressive swelling needs evaluation by a primary care providr

Question 10

i have an swollen lymph nodes under my armpit i didn't really care about it i don't know how to distinguish if it is movable, tender or hard?

Accepted Answer

May be infection: If  painful to touch and examine, if increased warmth or redness, then get exam for infection.

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I have two swollen lymph nodes on back of neck at night swell during the day they shrink some on right side under arm is sore but no knot please help?

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What could be the cause for recurring swollen lymph nodes in armpit? each time it gets swollen it goes away by itself. is it a cause for concern?

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If i had swollen lymph nodes in my armpit would i be able to feel them by myself? i'm very slim. or can only professionals feel them?

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Painful swelling of lymph nodes in armpit where i received pfizer booster shot. that's normal. after a week, now also painful swelling in neck and armpit on other side. possible to have swollen lymph nodes on the other side from the booster too?

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I have swollen lymph nodes on my armpit and elbow in my left hand. they hurt when pressed and they feel really hard. what does this mean?

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What does it mean if you have swollen lymph nodes in both armpits?

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What can cause swollen lymph nodes in armpits and neck?

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What are the causes of deep armpit lumps and swollen lymph nodes?

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What could two soft lumps under the armpit mean? only spot i feel swollen lymph nodes.

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I have an swollen lymph nodes under my armpit i didn't really care about it i don't know how to distinguish if it is movable, tender or hard?

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