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Very painful pea sized lump in left arm pit. painful to the touch. brand new. seems movable. more painful than seems normal for swollen lymph node.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Abscess: Put warm compresses on it and watch it for a few days. Try not to squeeze it. Get with your physician if it's not getting better in a week.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

Very painful pea sized lump in left arm pit. painful to the touch. brand new. seems movable. more painful than seems normal for swollen lymph node.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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