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lump in armpit
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lump in armpit
by chrissy66, Jul 22, 2001 12:00AM
While showering I noticed under my left armpit that it is quite swollen. There is a noticeable difference between the right side and the left side. The swelling or lump is towards the top of my armpit. I have read many different reasons such as exercising that could cause this or cat scratch fever? I am wondering is this something I should be overly concerned with. When pressing on it it becomes tender. Any insight would be helpful.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Jul 23, 2001 12:00AM
Dear chrissy66: A lump in the armpit could be many different things. It could be a simple as an ingrown hair that has become inflamed. You do not mention your age or risk factors for breast cancer, so I will assume average risk. If the lump becomes hard, or does not begin to go away in the next several days, you should see your doctor.
