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Painful Swelling Under Armpits, Bruising, Oozy Blisters, Bumps On Stomach With Fever And Chills. What Is The Cause And Remedy?
I have swelling under both arm pits, its very painful & appears to be bruised. There are also marble sized lumps & blisters which are popping on their own & draining. I also have 4 boils which are on the upper part of my stomach . Please help!! I am miserable!!!! I ve been fevered & had chills also. This has been going on for almost 2 weeks now. Please help!
Fri, 17 May 2013
Hello,
You have lymphadenitis with fever and chills.
This may be a bacterial infection.
Do a Pus culture and sensitivity.
Choose the antibiotic accordingly and take full course.
Do an incision and drainage of the swelling and provide proper wound care.
The other likely diagnosis is TB adenitis.
Rule out TB.
If it is due to TB then Antituberculosis Treatment is needed.
Screen for any immune deficiency condition.
You have lymphadenitis with fever and chills.
This may be a bacterial infection.
Do a Pus culture and sensitivity.
Choose the antibiotic accordingly and take full course.
Do an incision and drainage of the swelling and provide proper wound care.
The other likely diagnosis is TB adenitis.
Rule out TB.
If it is due to TB then Antituberculosis Treatment is needed.
Screen for any immune deficiency condition.
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