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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes Under The Armpit And Weakness?
Hello. About 6 months ago my limph nodes under my arms exactly where I put deodorant on swelled up within a week or so and they have been the same way since then. No other nodes, like neck or any other things were swollen. I have been feeling a little weak or just tired but I am 45 years old so I have just expected that. Another thing is that I had cat scratch fever from a cat attack about 30 years ago and then again about 2 years ago. But I felt fine after I healed up. anyway, If you could just give me a few reasons for the swelling of my underarms I would really appreciate it :) I have no insurance so theres not much that I can do about whatever it is but would just like to know a couple of possibilities. Im O neg blood which I know is rare but not sure if that has any bearing on this or not but thank you for your time and have a wonderful day :) I m sorry I didn t know I would be charged for this help so thank you for at least listening to me:) I m not employed now so I cannot pay for this but you have a wonderful day, Thank you:) YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Hi,
It could be either a lymph node or a localized fat collection (Lipoma). Both are harmless condition and doesn't need to be taken out. A lymph node will reduce in size by itself overtime but a lipoma will not reduce in size but may grow.
Also if it is a lymph node there will be some other cause of its enlargement which need to be found. Hence, it is necessary to know what it is exactly. In that regard, I advise you to get FNAC test of the swelling and revert back with reports.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
It could be either a lymph node or a localized fat collection (Lipoma). Both are harmless condition and doesn't need to be taken out. A lymph node will reduce in size by itself overtime but a lipoma will not reduce in size but may grow.
Also if it is a lymph node there will be some other cause of its enlargement which need to be found. Hence, it is necessary to know what it is exactly. In that regard, I advise you to get FNAC test of the swelling and revert back with reports.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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