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What Can Explain The Painful And Swollen Axilla And Enlarged Pectoral Area While Also Suffering From Asthma?
I am 39 yo male. Generally fit and well. I have asthma which is relatively controlled. Slim build, 6 foot in height. Swollen painful lymph node in the left axilla in the last 72 hours. Secondary to this, I have had a mildly enlarged left pectoral area for a no. of years, sometimes tender.
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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It is my pleasure to help you,
The reason for the painful and swollen axilla may be due to infected lymph node.
It may be due to local infection,infection draining from trunk or any injury/infection/inflammation can also spread to the axillary lymph nodes.
Painful condition suggest some bacterial infection, asthma as such will not cause such a condition.
By examination and FNAC we can come to the exact cause of swollen axillary lymph node.
Thank you.
It is my pleasure to help you,
The reason for the painful and swollen axilla may be due to infected lymph node.
It may be due to local infection,infection draining from trunk or any injury/infection/inflammation can also spread to the axillary lymph nodes.
Painful condition suggest some bacterial infection, asthma as such will not cause such a condition.
By examination and FNAC we can come to the exact cause of swollen axillary lymph node.
Thank you.
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