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I have a hard lump under my right armpit but not near where i shave, it is very painful and uncomfortable.... what do you think it is?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Several things: With symptoms this complex, you owe it to yourself to call your doctor to help you make sense out of them.

Answered 1/28/2013

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Dr. Theresa-Ann Clark answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Swollen node/gland: Lymph nodes are part of chains connected by lymph vessels. Infection/immune problems along a chain cause nodes to become inflamed/enlarged. Underarm nodes are connected to breast nodes so breast infection/tumors (sometimes cancer) and can react. Hidradenitis suppurtiva is a disorder of apocrine (sweat) glands causing underarm inflammation and pain. Get an exam to for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 1/28/2013

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A member asked:

I have a hard lump under my right armpit but not near where i shave, it is very painful and uncomfortable.... what do you think it is?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. Theresa-Ann Clark answered

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