A member asked:

Painful swollen lymph node under right armpit - causes? pain and redness went away in a few days, but it's still swollen. 25 yr male.

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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Ingrown hair?: Are you sure it is a lymph node? An ingrown hair causing an abscess can cause a lump in an armpit. If it truly is a lymph node, then the nodes in the armpit drain the arm and the breast and superficial chest. Any infection or disease in those areas can cause a swollen node. If it doesn't continue to improve, you should see a doctor.

Answered 8/18/2015

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