A member asked:

I have a painful lump under my armpit that appeared this morning it hurts really bad is there anything i can do to stop the pain till it goes away.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Swelling axilla: Apply either warm or cold compresses, whatever feels best. You can also use ibuprofen or Tylenol (acetaminophen) every 6 hours. See your doctor to establish the cause. It may be an abscess that requires drainage. All the best.

Answered 12/28/2015

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