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I noticed a painful lump in my armpit on tuesday.but now the lumps less painful. but today morning i felt dizzy and feverish and fatigued.

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Boil vs infected cys: You probably have a boil vs an infected sebaceous cyst (infection of a gland producing oil for the skin). I would recommend warm compresses with epsom salt ex 30 min. 4 times a day to help drain it. If it doesnot go away within 1-2d., it will require incision and drainage by a physician.

Answered 2/9/2015

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

OR: mono: Another possibility, common in folks your age, is infection with Epstein-Barr virus, the cause of infectious mononucleosis, especially if you also have a sore throat. As other doctors suggested, only an examination of YOU can distinguish among the many possibilities.

Answered 1/10/2015

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