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Suggest Remedy For Painful Lump In Armpit

I have a huge lump in my ampit, it came on suddenly about a week ago... it's so painful i've lost mobility in my arm... if i raise my arm It hurts down to the bone.. it's really hot and firm... and theres no pus or even a visible like starting point... I need to do something cause i can't work like this... any ideas?
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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1.The history suggest an infective aetiology - either an abscess, hair follicular infection or bony pathology.
2.If you are my patient i would have examined and ask for a ultrasound examination and a x-ray involving joint and bone AP/LAT.
3.Ultrasound - gives me the nature of the lump, its source and extension.
4.X-ray will give me the characterisation of the lesion if its bony source.
5.Further if abscess or infective collection - incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotic will be given.
6.In case of bony after characterisation depending on findings treatment involves. Good luck.

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Suggest Remedy For Painful Lump In Armpit

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The history suggest an infective aetiology - either an abscess, hair follicular infection or bony pathology. 2.If you are my patient i would have examined and ask for a ultrasound examination and a x-ray involving joint and bone AP/LAT. 3.Ultrasound - gives me the nature of the lump, its source and extension. 4.X-ray will give me the characterisation of the lesion if its bony source. 5.Further if abscess or infective collection - incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotic will be given. 6.In case of bony after characterisation depending on findings treatment involves. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.