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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Large Cyst In Arm Pit

I have a large cyst in my arm pit.I was scheduled for surgical removal, as it's been there for over a year and growing. It is extremely painful, and now it has ruptured, a piece the size of half a marble has burst through my skin, leaving a hole, and more of the same large cyst. It is deep and extremely painful. Do I wait for surgery? I'm concerned about going to ER as I am afraid of them trying to just numb my arm and start digging,and I feel this deep into muscle.
What should I do?
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Welcome to health care magic.

1.The possible cause in of lump in the armpit / axillary region with tenderness and pain on touch is seen generally after hair follicular infection, abscess.
2.The treatment of choice is a small incision and drainage - followed by a course of antibiotics with regular dressing of wound ( post procedural care)
3.Sorry but one day you have to go and get treated - if you delay it will complicate and more delay in healing.
4.A remedy - do not scratch or interact the lesion, no scratching, pressing - these all will delay in healing and complicate the process.
5.Maintain local hygiene, clean the post procedure site with a antiseptic liquids. Good luck.

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Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Large Cyst In Arm Pit

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The possible cause in of lump in the armpit / axillary region with tenderness and pain on touch is seen generally after hair follicular infection, abscess. 2.The treatment of choice is a small incision and drainage - followed by a course of antibiotics with regular dressing of wound ( post procedural care) 3.Sorry but one day you have to go and get treated - if you delay it will complicate and more delay in healing. 4.A remedy - do not scratch or interact the lesion, no scratching, pressing - these all will delay in healing and complicate the process. 5.Maintain local hygiene, clean the post procedure site with a antiseptic liquids. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.