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There is a painful little nodule i found in my right armpit. feels to be about a centimeter long. should i wait a couple days or go to the doctor now?
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Painful: Nodes are usually the body responding to an infection -- safe to wait a few days or weeks to see what happens.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Hydroadenitis: It could be hydroadenitis or infection. You need to see a doctor.
Answered 1/8/2013
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