Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
A bump or knot under my arm , about half inch around ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Multiple causes: Depending on the location and whether it is soft, hard, moveable, or tender it could be a lymph node, fatty tumor, abscess. You should see a doctor and have it looked at.
Answered 1/13/2016
5.9k views
Varied causes: There are several possibilities including an inflammed follicle, cyst or possibly and inflammed lymph node due to the former. More serious considerations including lymph node swelling from other causes or neoplasms are possible. If the problem does not resolve within 1-2 weeks which is typical timing in the setting of inflammation it's best to get evaluated by your physician.
Answered 4/18/2014
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Good evening Doctor, a few days ago I noticed a red bump on my right forearm approximately 3 inches from my hand on the outide of my right arm. In the past 72 hours I have dveloped an increase in temperature around the wound, sensitivity around the wound,
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I got a circular rash with tiny bumps on my forearm about an inch in diameter. What could it be? I'm afraid it may be contagious.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is the bump on arm from dayalsis go away.A way after i stop dayalsis..?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I keep getting these painfull knot like bumps in my arm pits. What causes them and how can I get rid of them for good?
My 1 year old son has 2 "mosquito"bumps on his arm that now look like a bullseye about 1 inch each. Otherwise acting fine. Should i be alarmed?
A goose egg like bump on my arm about 2 inches wide with a red bump in the middle that has a head. The head is white?
Red raised bump, is more of a one inch line one my arm. It did have a small hard head to it but went away. main bump still there, itches and stings?
I have a 2-inch red patch on my upper arm, filled with small bumps/spots/pimples. These bumps are translucent and have a black dot. They are painful. ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
