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Right armpit area feels swollen. was feeling around for lymph nodes. could this cause swelling. i did same to left side but no swelling?
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Many poss causes.: Sometimes this is lymphatic swelling, sometimes it's hidradentis suppuritiva. Have family practice MD evaluate.
Answered 2/8/2016
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