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I have knots under my arm that are very painful and turning black?
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Run...: This can be caused by several things. The best option is to immediately see a doctor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Medical assessment: Knots in your axilla (underarm area) could signal inflammation of lymph nodes or possibly be due to localized infections. I also agree with the earlier recommendation that these be medically assessed in a prudent manner.
Answered 1/5/2019
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