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What Causes Large Mass Under Armpit Along With Fatigue, Headache And Chills?
I have a large oblong mass under my left armpit . It s is very painful along with joint pain , fever , fatigue , headache, chills . And night sweats , can t raise my arm above my head . The lump is about 4 to 5 inches in length . And hard . And warm to the touch . Started off as a little knot and over 2 days is the size of a small potato . Any info would be helpful
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Sat, 30 May 2015
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Hi,
It seems of infective origin. You are advised a course of antibiotics. If it does not work, then aspiration cytology or biopsy is indicated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
It seems of infective origin. You are advised a course of antibiotics. If it does not work, then aspiration cytology or biopsy is indicated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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