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20s, had one painless lymph node in armpit for 9 year. now,painful that lymph node in armpit for 2 days. no fever. no weight loss?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Painful lymph node: Seek medical attention at urgent care The lymph node may be infected and needs to be lanced (opened) and yu may need antibiotics. There are bacteria on our skin all the time and at times they enter the pore and cause infection.

Answered 1/13/2015

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A member asked:

20s, had one painless lymph node in armpit for 9 year. now,painful that lymph node in armpit for 2 days. no fever. no weight loss?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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