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What Causes Lump On The Armpit Area?

my husband 54 came home from work quite sick he has a very painful pea size lump in (r) armpit the area is becoming warm to touch the redened area is moving down his side there is no sign of bites , the lump is not visible. he is feeling much better after a sleep but no improvment on the lump.
Thu, 15 May 2014
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HI.
This is a developing abscess. and your husband should take proper antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen as per prescription of a Doctor.

It is possible that the medicines will cure the problem.
IF not he may need a small incision at an appropriate time if need be.
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What Causes Lump On The Armpit Area?

HI. This is a developing abscess. and your husband should take proper antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen as per prescription of a Doctor. It is possible that the medicines will cure the problem. IF not he may need a small incision at an appropriate time if need be.