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I have had sore n swollen glands under both my armpits for a week. what could this mean?

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: This suggests infection - either localized "boils" in the underarms from shaving and/or ingrown hairs; or a symptom of a larger, systemic infection somewhere in the shoulder/breast region, or a generalized infection. Any other swollen nodes? Any fevers, rashes? If still present in a week, this should be checked out by your doctor.

Answered 5/9/2016

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