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Swollen Lymphnode In The Armpit, Diagnosed With H Pylori, Oesophagitis, Took Antibiotics, Have Cats At Home. Reason For These Issues?

I have a swolen lymphnode in my armpit, this ghas been a continued issue as I noticed it when I switched deodorants, I have recently switched to an organic deodorant and have seen the swelling go down, however recently the right lymphnode has come back. I do tend to p[lay with the affected area to gauges its size. I have recently been diagnosed with h pylori and e esophigitis, however I have since gone on a two week antibiotic regiment and have been cleared of the h pylori (tests revealed) I have a cough in the mornings but not much after and have not lost any weight as a result of these ailments, recently these findings have caused me to have slight panic attacks before I fall asleep as a result of fear for the unknown. I do have four cats in the house which I only see about 3 months out of the year as I am a college student. What would be a possible cause to these issues? Particularily the armpit lymphnode issue.
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
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Hi Livingston,
Welcome to healthcare magic!
Your problem has many possible diagnoses- TB, local lymphadenitis secondary to some infection in the arm, Lymphoma, Hidradenitis suppurativa etc.
The simplest way to get a confirm diagnosis is to take an aspiration sample from the lymph node.
You also need a physical examination by your physician and get base line investigations like Chest X Ray, Complete Blood Counts, Renal Function Test, Liver Function Test, Ultrasound Abdomen, Urine Compete Examination.
This work up is expected to detect the underlying problem so a definite treatment could be started.

I hope this advise would be helpful for you.

Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back,
I would be happy to solve them.

Wish you a great health!
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Swollen Lymphnode In The Armpit, Diagnosed With H Pylori, Oesophagitis, Took Antibiotics, Have Cats At Home. Reason For These Issues?

Hi Livingston, Welcome to healthcare magic! Your problem has many possible diagnoses- TB, local lymphadenitis secondary to some infection in the arm, Lymphoma, Hidradenitis suppurativa etc. The simplest way to get a confirm diagnosis is to take an aspiration sample from the lymph node. You also need a physical examination by your physician and get base line investigations like Chest X Ray, Complete Blood Counts, Renal Function Test, Liver Function Test, Ultrasound Abdomen, Urine Compete Examination. This work up is expected to detect the underlying problem so a definite treatment could be started. I hope this advise would be helpful for you. Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back, I would be happy to solve them. Wish you a great health!