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What Does A Swollen Vein In The Armpit Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: I've had a swollen vein that pops out in my armpit for about a month now. It's sore to the touch, and is irritated when I stretch my arm. I've tried taking Advil after getting my family physician to check it, but it hasn't gone away and there's a lump in it which hurts to touch. Any help with the possible cause would be appreciated!
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Please provide more details Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same . You have developed a painful mass in the axilla. Although the more likely causes of such a presentation are folliculitis , abscess or lymph node swellings, I would like to know why do you think it is a swollen vein. In case you have been diagnosed with a swollen vein by your doctor, then I am afraid that it is a very serious condition and needs an immediate evaluation in the form of a doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels . Please provide me more details of the lesions so that we can reach a definite diagnosis . Since when do you have this problem? Any associated fever? What all are you applying over it?any other medicines that you are taking? I would like to have a look at the skin lesions. It would be great if you can click some close up pictures of the skin lesion and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul
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What Does A Swollen Vein In The Armpit Indicate?

Brief Answer: Please provide more details Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same . You have developed a painful mass in the axilla. Although the more likely causes of such a presentation are folliculitis , abscess or lymph node swellings, I would like to know why do you think it is a swollen vein. In case you have been diagnosed with a swollen vein by your doctor, then I am afraid that it is a very serious condition and needs an immediate evaluation in the form of a doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels . Please provide me more details of the lesions so that we can reach a definite diagnosis . Since when do you have this problem? Any associated fever? What all are you applying over it?any other medicines that you are taking? I would like to have a look at the skin lesions. It would be great if you can click some close up pictures of the skin lesion and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul