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What Could Mild Swelling Under The Armpit With Slightly Enlarged Lymph Node Indicate?
I have swelling under one of my armpits Like a puffy swelling. A little bit under that I feel a somewhat painful slightly enlarged lymph node. This occurred after I aggravated my injured shoulder on that side (right side) I am of course worried this could be some kind of cancer and have an appointment Monday am. Just interested in your opinion. Thank you, Joan Diego
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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If you have a history of injury to the shoulder then the swelling is likely related to this.
Swelling occurs in response to injury.
Lymph nodes also occur as a part of the body's inflammatory response and do not necessarily indicate that any cancer is present.
They increase in size in infections, allergies, severe trauma as well
I hope this helps
If you have a history of injury to the shoulder then the swelling is likely related to this.
Swelling occurs in response to injury.
Lymph nodes also occur as a part of the body's inflammatory response and do not necessarily indicate that any cancer is present.
They increase in size in infections, allergies, severe trauma as well
I hope this helps
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