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What does it mean when your armpit hurts?
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Could be: Muscle soreness from overuse/or exercisizing. Could also be an infection of the skin or hair follicles.
Answered 11/18/2012
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Infection: Pain in the armpit could be due to infected lymph node or infection in a hair follicle or sweat gland. Lymph nodes can also enlarge and become uncomfortable due to tumors. You need to be examined by a physician.
Answered 12/5/2016
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