I have a painful bump underneath my arm caused by me picking a hair out...i am obsessive compulsive in that area. I hate hair...even after i shave, i still see hair. well, i am learning my lesson the hard way cuz now i have a swollen bump, the size of a golfball under my armpit and it is painful...a lot of people tell me just to put a heating pad on it and it should go down...what are my chances it will?? I do not have medical. If i do have to have them lance it, exactly what do they do and am i awake when they lance it?
2006-10-04 12:34:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
when i move the bump around in a circle which is underneath the skin, it hurts and is tender.
2006-10-04 12:35:18 · update #1
Are you running a fever? If you are, you should see a doctor right away. If not, you can probably give it a small wait-and-see.
You probably have an infected follicle. You said it's "golfball" size, which is pretty big. I suspect that most of the lump is the swollen lymph node that is closest to the site of the infection, however, you probably do have some fluid built up that needs to drain. I'm sorry you don't have medical coverage, because I know that makes it more stressful to make a decision about whether to go to the doctor. I would say that if you treat it with heat and anti-inflammatories (like Advil or Motrin) and it isn't starting to feel better by tomorrow, you should see a doctor. You don't want the infection to spread. Some infections can be very serious. Good luck :)
2006-10-04 12:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep you caused it. Sounds like an infection. Use hot packs on it. Wet is better than dry to penetrate the skin. The infection should drain out the hole you pulled the hair out of. If it doesn't then an MD would give you an antibiotic first. If lancing were needed, they freeze the area with local freezing (like dentists) and then make a quick cut in the top of the bump. You will have a small scar.
1. Soak with wet heat.
2. Apply something like tea tree oil to it.
3. STOP PICKING and PLUCKING
4. Get some mental health help with yourhair obsession.
2006-10-04 12:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is just an infection from an ingrown hair, the heat will probably help. Lancing just is a surface cut with a clean knife to let the pus come out. Heck I have done that to myself without any pain killers. Just make sure you put rubbing alcohol on it before you lance and put antibiotic cream on it after.
2006-10-04 12:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
We have got small lymph glands, found in groups, which are located in different parts of the body...the main are :
1.under the jaw. (sub mandibular)
2.in the arm pit.. (axiallary)
3. in the inguinal area. (inguinal)
Whenever there is "inflammation" or "infection" of any area in the body, these glands draining the respective area will enlarge ! There will be tenderness (pain), redness, and
increase of temperature and also swelling in the area. !
example : when there is infection of the tooth, the glands in the sub mandibular area will enlarge and become palpable !
when there is Tonsillitis, the glands in the neck area enlarge and we can feel it (palpable) as small grape like growths..under the skin..!
In your case, either an inflammation has occured or an associated infection has started !
Maybe start with a simple analgesic anti-inflammatory tablet and wait for 24-36 hours ! If there is no response, maybe you will have to start an antibiotic...contact your family consultant !
wish you a speedy recovery !
2006-10-04 12:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by suresh k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely a boil. Just be definite to clean it everyday with antibacterial cleaning soap and press a washcloth soaked in hot water towards it for 10 mins an afternoon and it is going to leave. If you're particularly involved, then sure, you will have to cross and notice a health care provider. Not always the OBGYN, however only a health care professional who can determine it out for you.
2016-08-29 07:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is lances the can usually do it in the ER. they take lidocaine and inject it in small amounts all around the sore then they lance it and ...welll... pop it like a zit. you are awake and you will have slight pain. i do it all the time in the hospital but i havent ever had to do it on my self. sorry i just know it hurts a little.
2006-10-04 12:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by Baby Girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the bump is what you call an abcess. i'm not sure what the heating pad is going to do, but you might want to go to the er and get a real medication for it.
2006-10-04 12:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by Chris E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its the size of a golf ball, then Id be RUNNING to the doctor.
And quit obsessing, itll ruin your life. Get on meds for that, itll help.
2006-10-04 12:47:47 · answer #8 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋