Scranton, PA
A 29-year-old female asked:
Swollen sore lump under right armpit. i feel stuffy in the head. should i be concerned about this lump? how long should i wait before dr visit?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Lymphadenitis: You should get this examined, particularly if you own or have been around a cat. The tenderness is disturbing since it suggests that this is inflammatory and the source and cause of the inflammation should be investigated.
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