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I noticed a huge lump under my armpit since monday and from monday up to now it has grown twice its size and is very painful if touched/moved. helpp?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Abscess / boil: You need seen by a surgeon. Can start w/your dr / urgent care / er, mostly for antibiotics and pain relief, but will need incision to drain pus / reduce swelling and pain.

Answered 3/9/2013

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See your doctor: The painful lump could be an infected lymph node or hair follicle. You might need antibiotics, and sometimes the infection needs to be drained.

Answered 11/25/2016

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