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What Do Lumps In Armpit Indicate?
Question: Hi there. I am a 34 year old female with kids and foundwhat feels like two pea size lumps on my left armpit. They seem to have popped up out of nowhere and seem to have slightly reduced in size, but only because swelling that it first showed, has gone down. I have not been sick and not have been taking any meds for anything. It's going on a month having them and they seem to be fixed in one place. One of them seems that it's "deeper" in the pit and I'm probably just touching the top of it. So it may be larger than I think. They are painless also. It's annoying to me that they are there and what's worse is that I have no idea what they are. There is history of leukemia and non hodgkins and other cancers in my family history. I don't know if that could be of any worry .Thanks for your time.
Brief Answer:
Consult a physician.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.
There are many possible causes for swollen lymph nodes in armpit (apart lymphomas and breast cancer) including :
-Infections (any kind of infections on the same side arm or breast)
-They might be cysts( they forms due to shaving or using antiperspirants)
-They might be lipomas (harmless fatty growths).They are usually painless ,soft and movable in touch.
Since these lumps that you feel in your armpit are painless ,fix in one place and have been there for 1 month or more ,you need to consult a physician and get them examined.
This not to alarm you ,but because physical examination is essential in understanding the nature of these lymph nodes (including breast examination).
They might be just lipomas or cysts but you shouldn't neglect them.
Consult a physician just to be sure it is nothing.
After examining you ,the doctor may decide if you need further investigation like complete blood count ,breast ultrasound or mammography.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify .I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind Regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Consult a physician.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.
There are many possible causes for swollen lymph nodes in armpit (apart lymphomas and breast cancer) including :
-Infections (any kind of infections on the same side arm or breast)
-They might be cysts( they forms due to shaving or using antiperspirants)
-They might be lipomas (harmless fatty growths).They are usually painless ,soft and movable in touch.
Since these lumps that you feel in your armpit are painless ,fix in one place and have been there for 1 month or more ,you need to consult a physician and get them examined.
This not to alarm you ,but because physical examination is essential in understanding the nature of these lymph nodes (including breast examination).
They might be just lipomas or cysts but you shouldn't neglect them.
Consult a physician just to be sure it is nothing.
After examining you ,the doctor may decide if you need further investigation like complete blood count ,breast ultrasound or mammography.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify .I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind Regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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