what could cause a lump in my arm pit????? and what could it be??? it hurts when i touch it and now its a little smaller but what could it be???
2007-04-29 07:19:39 · 18 answers · asked by darkfairy101 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Is it on the skin surface or below?
There are many possibilities, such as an ingrown hair or swollen lymph gland or something more serious. Only an examination by a physician will be able to get you an accurate diagnosis.
2007-04-29 07:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic. We all think cancer when we find a lump. There is probably a more logical explanation such as an ingrown hair, a pimple, a non cancerous cyst etc. Try putting some moist heat compresses on it tonight and see if it isn't getting smaller and better by tomorrow. You should have it checked out because lump in the axillary area could sometimes be problematic.
2007-04-29 10:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is actually a Lymph Node. You have several of them through out your body and they usually com in pairs. ie: below tongue, back of throat, armpits and pelvic region.
They are a part of your central immune system and serve as a sort of command post for white blood cells. Often times they may become enflamed due to a partiularly strong bout with bacteria or when fighting an infection. Enflamation will cause to swell and become tender, and most are about the size of a kidney bean, normally.
This is really nothing to worry about unless you already have an abnormal immune system due to leukemia, hiv/aids, or advanced kidney disease, pre-existing.
This really is very common, and people usually will freak out and run to the doctor. Save yourself the co-pay: Drink lots of fluids, get lots of sleep and stay away from echinacea foi a while.
2007-04-29 07:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by War Pete 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There's a gland underneath your arm, it's going to swell up for a quantity of causes. Undoubtedly there was an contamination that went up your lymphatic process to the closest lymph node. The node will swell up while it analysis the infection, when it has accomplished its job the swelling will go down. Still you must see a general practitioner.
2016-08-11 05:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has happened to me twice.
Is it close to the time for your menstrual period?
Sometimes, if a woman has too many caffeinated drinks or too much chocolate, it can aggravate 'fibroids' (little tumors in
the breast) and make both the breast and the armpit (which is actually breast tissue,too) very tender and sore.
I had Mammograms both times this happened to me, and both mammograms were negative.
I just have to be extra careful about over-consumption of diet sodas and coffee around a week before my period.
Good luck
2007-04-29 07:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by Croa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there's a gland under your arm, this is going to swell up for a number of motives. maximum possibly there replaced into an infection that went up your lymphatic equipment to the closest lymph node. The node will swell up jointly because it diagnosis the an infection, whilst it has carried out its activity the swelling will bypass down. nevertheless you will desire to confirm a doctor.
2016-10-04 02:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by linnon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic.Obviously, you will know for sure when you ask your doctor, but...I had that same experience, and -Don't panic. It was just a swollen spot on a gland. My doctor took one look at where I had my finger to show him, and instantly knew -no biggy. (He did the sensible, courteous thing and felt it too, but )-not to worry. Hopefully; not-to-worry in your case too. Sounds like it is the same thing, but you should ask, you know? Good luck, and don't panic. If it IS something, THEN you can panic. (I know; it's scary!) Oh. Mine was about 30-35 years ago........ =)
2007-04-29 08:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Ja'aj };> 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, well most of the time that comes from shaving and putting on deodorant, but its a boil, and it does hurts. I'm sure cus it happens to me all the time. Just go to the doctor and he'll/she'll give you some antibiotics. Noting really major to worry about.
2007-04-29 07:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by britTai 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there is a significant difference between a skin tag and a lump I wish people could distinguish between common things. you need to go see the doc to make sure nothing serious.
2007-04-29 07:36:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Relax. If it just sprung up in a few days. It's probally an ingrown hair. If it gets bigger or is still there in 2 weeks go to the doctor.
2007-04-29 07:27:57 · answer #10 · answered by lilbitt_637 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋