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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under Armpit

hi, i noticed about 2 days ago that i have a lump about 3-4 inches under my armpit, but having recently broken a ribb i just assumed it was caused by that, then today i noticed that i have red blotches on my arms that only appeard today, i would just like to know if i should be worried or if one can be related to the other.
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.You should seek medical help before it get complicated.
2.Yes one can be related to other, after a trauma/rib fracture adjeceg infections can be seen - may form abscesses.
3.So in your case after examination, recommend a course of antibiotic initially.
4.If not resolve then an incision ad drainage would be needed.
5.An x-ray to see the status of bones / as it could be complication of bone inflammation/infection.An ultrasound to see the content of the lump (solid/cystic/mixed)
6.get an appointment with your doctor and get needful treatment.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under Armpit

welcome to Health care magic. 1.You should seek medical help before it get complicated. 2.Yes one can be related to other, after a trauma/rib fracture adjeceg infections can be seen - may form abscesses. 3.So in your case after examination, recommend a course of antibiotic initially. 4.If not resolve then an incision ad drainage would be needed. 5.An x-ray to see the status of bones / as it could be complication of bone inflammation/infection.An ultrasound to see the content of the lump (solid/cystic/mixed) 6.get an appointment with your doctor and get needful treatment. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.