HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have an open puss dripping and sometime blood dripping open wound in my armpit! it leaks and my lymph node is swollen...what's wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Hydradenitis: You probebly have a condition called hydradenitis.You need to see your doctor and get evaluated and properly treated, you may need warm compresses, oral antibiotics and follow up.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/14/2018

5.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

1 yr ago swollen lymph nodes on groin, arm pit, rib cage. Blood work normal. All went away except node on rib cage, two inches from breast. Abnormal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

1. How to differentiate staph infection in arm pit to swollen lymph nodes? 2. What does a higher WBC mean when having undiagnosable luq pain with otherwise normal X-ray and blood tests

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Wife has unexplained weight loss, swollen lymph nodes in neck, axilla, groin. Also has thrush & night sweats. Neg blood work, neg ABD US.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My cat bit me really bad on my arm I was wearing a sweather so no open wounds or blood, only the area is a bit red and swollen? washed it should I be concerned about tetanus or other issues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Would bicep tendonitis or tear cause armpit lymph node of same side to to swollen and painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

One swollen tender lymph node in each armpit \u0026 one in neck for about 2 years blood test negative. Should i be concerned ? I'm 21 yrs old
I have swollen lymph nodes under my armpit. I went for blood work about seven months ago and everything came back normal. I have hot flashes often too?
I have blister puss pocket in head blood in stool constipation swollen lymph gain a lot weight?
3 yr old daughter has swollen lymph nodes in neck, groin, and armpits. Doctors are now doing blood work. I am scared. No fever or runny nose. ??????
Swollen lymph nodes in arm pits, possibly new one in chest. Blood tests reveal high wbc, all other normal. Dr suggests lymphodectomy? Why?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.