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I don't know if its a boil but its kind of swell and painful but no fever jst painful and its not like the first day it subsides ts under my armpit?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Abscess?: The swelling could be an abscess (localized infection) or others (lymph node [swollen or infected], lipoma, folliculitis). To be sure and to get correct treatment please see your doctor.

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Answered 6/10/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infected: You should see a dr. It might need to be drained or maybe just antibiotics . Please see your doctor.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2013

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A member asked:

I don't know if its a boil but its kind of swell and painful but no fever jst painful and its not like the first day it subsides ts under my armpit?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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