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What Is The Cause Of A Lump In The Armpit?

i found a lump in my armpit and was suffering from swelling and tenderness in my armpit.I went to see my gp and was told it might be an ingrowing hair etc;leave it for two weeks and come back if the issue hasn t resolved itself. Two weeks later i went back to my gp and had my armpit checked for the second time;was told there was a small lump which was putting pressure on a nerve and was prescribed antibiotics. I have completed the course of antibiotics but still suffering with pain in my armpit and collarbone;any advise would be helpful.I m a 36 year old female.
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, with the history of it not subsiding even after a course of antibiotics, I would refer you to a genera surgeon for a physical examination to rule out an abscess which would need an incision and drainage, or truly a lump which might need an FNAC or an excision biopsy for a histology study to diagnose and further management.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Is The Cause Of A Lump In The Armpit?

Hi! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, with the history of it not subsiding even after a course of antibiotics, I would refer you to a genera surgeon for a physical examination to rule out an abscess which would need an incision and drainage, or truly a lump which might need an FNAC or an excision biopsy for a histology study to diagnose and further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.