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What can cause swelling and discomfort by your armpit?
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Armpit symptoms: Enlarged lymph nodes can cause discomfort in the axilla. We also think of abscess formation, and infected cysts. Muscle strains can also give you armpit pain, but swelling in this area is less likely.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Many possibilities: You need to get this problem evaluated by your physician. There are too many possibilities, some are serious, some not so serious. An examining physician would be able to evaluate this better.
Answered 10/29/2012
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