A member asked:

I have a huge lump under my armpit when it came up i thought it was a boil and it has tripled in size in the past 3 days very painful and hurts ?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Abscess : Sounds like the blister has turned into a subq abscess and cellulitis .. You may benefit from a quick ER or urgent care visit for evaluations , they maybe able to do a quick I & D and send you home on oral antibiotics ...

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Need an exam: It sounds like an infected cyst or an abscess. In any case, you need to see your physician today. You may well have a problem that needs to be surgically drained or excised.

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

See a doctor soon: A new lump in the armpit should be investigated by a doctor without delay. Possible causes include infection and cancer. It cannot be diagnosed via internet.

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