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What Causes Small Knot In Armpit Post Periods?
Question: Hi actually i m in a age of 30 wit a 4 yr old son my periods are normal n regular...during last 5 months i hav noticed a small knot appears in my right armpit n vanish as soon as my periods are over ....plz suggest..i hav fed my baby for proper time ....n gor how long would this appear if due hormonal change ...plz suggest sir..
Brief Answer:
Usually due to enlarged breast tissue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The appearance of a small knot or lump in the armpit during the periods which disappears after the periods are finished is likely to be due to axillary breast tissue. It sometimes get hypertrophied under the influence of cyclic hormonal changes during the periods and causes such a swelling.
This is a physiological phenomenon. If there is no pain or hardness associated with the knot then there is no need to worry.
In case the knot is persistent or painful or red or is attached to the deeper structures then a direct examination and other investigations are needed to find out the cause.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Usually due to enlarged breast tissue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The appearance of a small knot or lump in the armpit during the periods which disappears after the periods are finished is likely to be due to axillary breast tissue. It sometimes get hypertrophied under the influence of cyclic hormonal changes during the periods and causes such a swelling.
This is a physiological phenomenon. If there is no pain or hardness associated with the knot then there is no need to worry.
In case the knot is persistent or painful or red or is attached to the deeper structures then a direct examination and other investigations are needed to find out the cause.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
but is it any way sign of breast cancer or any serious issue
Brief Answer:
Not related to breast cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If the size of the k not reduces after the periods are over then it is not worrisome and does not need any further investigations.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Not related to breast cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If the size of the k not reduces after the periods are over then it is not worrisome and does not need any further investigations.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
wats precautions shud i take to avoid breast cancer say generally plz suggest
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
To avoid breast cancer you need to maintain a healthy weight remain physically active breast feed the babies avoid taking any hormonal therapies and get annual breast screening done. Avoid taking alcohol and smoking.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
To avoid breast cancer you need to maintain a healthy weight remain physically active breast feed the babies avoid taking any hormonal therapies and get annual breast screening done. Avoid taking alcohol and smoking.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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