Tonight I noticed there's a small (about penny-sized I suppose, but not that raised) lump on my left armpit. It's painful and a bit hard if I press it, and it's skin-colored; not red or anything.
I'm also beginning to experience a sore throat. I also have two mouth sores; I've been getting these periodically since I was little, but they've been happening more and more frequently.
Back in March, I had a hard lump behind my ear that subsided in a month. It wasn't too painful when I pressed it.
So does anyone have any idea what this painful lump on my armpit is?
2006-09-03 21:12:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anastasia 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I sounds like a swollen lymph node. If you don't see improvement in a day or so, or if it gets any worse, see a doctor soon.
2006-09-03 21:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a swollen gland - which is a sign of infection in your body. (you also have glands behind your ears and at the base of your skull in the back - right above your neck) The mouth sores definately are a sign of something wrong also. PLEASE go see a doctor! The lump in your armpit could be something even worse - so please have it checked out soon - Do Not ignore it - it could be that your immune system is run down - and if so you could catch anything at this point so go to the Doc!
2006-09-03 21:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by swim32 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its most likely just a swollen lymp node. If you have a sore throat you may have a minor infection, which would cause your lymph nodes to swell. (if you feel your neck there are two nodes that often swell with a sore throat) It could also be am ingrown hair. If your really concerned, call your gyne and get it checked out. They include this in a breast exam..
2006-09-03 21:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by trix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I get those from time to time. I especially think I have gotten a lump on my armpit before too. I don't think anything is wrong with you. But if you want to really know whats going on then go to a doctor. But I think they will say nothing is wrong with you also.
2006-09-03 21:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by Simmy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had that before. It's probably a swollen gland but go get it checked out by a doc to be on the safe side.
2006-09-04 01:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Cori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have glands in your armpits that should not normally be swollen. Sometimes when they are, it could indicate one of several conditions.
Go to a doctor and have it checked out.
2006-09-03 21:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bacterial infection of the hair root or an enlarged lymphnode.
Either ways meet a doctor. You would need oral antibiotics.
2006-09-03 23:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by drsonali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor but it could be an ingrown hair that has become infected.
2006-09-03 21:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ingrown hair root infection.contact ur local doc
2006-09-03 21:22:06 · answer #9 · answered by doctor asho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that the answer to your question is "See a doctor!"
2006-09-04 01:08:52 · answer #10 · answered by expatturk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋