Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

what would cause reoccurring swollen lymph nodes under your armpits?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Studies show that approximately 1.1% of primary care patients presenting with lymphadenopathy have malignancy. The axillary lymph nodes drain the breast, chest wall and upper extremity. Lymphadenopathy that is persistent &gt;3 weeks should be investigated. Most causes of axillary lymphadenopathy are reactive in nature. A full medical history and physical exam should be performed.

Question 6

how come i have swollen lymph nodes in left armpit?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 7

how come i have swollen lymph nodes under my armpit?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 8

can flu cause swollen lymph nodes under the armpit?

Accepted Answer

Any viral infection: Can cause non-specific inflammation of lymph nodes, some being notorious. If the inflammation or swelling of the lymph nodes is one sided and not symmetric, alternate causes may account for the swelling.

Question 9

string like cord under my armpit after having swollen lymph nodes or boil. what is the problem?  should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Probable vein: Once swollen lymph nodes are noted in axilla, they are in close proximity to the main axillary artery and vein in that region.  The nodes are associated with a secondary inflammatory process that has probably produced a thrombosis  in  side veins adjacent to  the main vein draining the arm thru axilla into  subclavian vein.  Best approach if no temp present Is to use warm compresses over the area.

Question 10

i was wondering are swollen lymph nodes in armpits obvious?

Accepted Answer

If they: Are big enough, yes. Although they can also be high and hard to detect without a cat scan.

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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 would cause reoccurring swollen lymph nodes under your armpits?

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How come i have swollen lymph nodes in left armpit?

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How come i have swollen lymph nodes under my armpit?

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Can flu cause swollen lymph nodes under the armpit?

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String like cord under my armpit after having swollen lymph nodes or boil. what is the problem? should i worry?

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I was wondering are swollen lymph nodes in armpits obvious?

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