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I have a lump in rgt armpit for years i popped it myself and now have 4 more lumps in armpit with on and off burning pain in that area also breast pai?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Infection: Probably staph or strept infection. Will probably have to be opened and drained by your doc. Or antimicrobial? Better check soon to avoid complications.

Dr Goloff agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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