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I noticed a lump under my right arm, next to the arm pit that comes out only when i strain my muscles or lift something. the lump doesnt hurt, but feels hard to the touch. it doesnt look like inflammation of any kind. should i be worried?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Arm lump: common causes for lumps in the armpit include the following lymph node, apocrine gland, dermatofibroma, abscess, sebaceous cyst.

Answered 3/9/2020

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A member asked:

I noticed a lump under my right arm, next to the arm pit that comes out only when i strain my muscles or lift something. the lump doesnt hurt, but feels hard to the touch. it doesnt look like inflammation of any kind. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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