Have Pain Under Armpit. Feeling Lumps. What To Do?

Posted on Mon, 28 Oct 2013

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Question : I have been getting a pain under my armpit when I bend Down. Had it for approx 6 weeks. Been feeling for lumps but can't find any, last night noticed a dint under my armpit the size of a thumbprint.

Answered by Dr. Manoranjan Chowhan (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You feel a dint (do you mean swelling)

Detailed Answer:
AS you mentioned you had cysts that were drained 20 years ago and now you feel a dint (does it mean ?swelling in armpit). Correct me in the follow up if I am wrong.

If there is tiny swelling in armpit that may mean you have a swollen lymph gland that often happens due to some infection or inflammation some where; though at your age a thorough breast examination by family physician is also mandatory to exclude other causes (which can produce some swollen node).
If nothing turns out than you need to get examined by a physician and if he or she feels some tests may be ordered (eg a FNAC) to decide if this lymph node is of real concern.

Let me know if you need clarifications.

With best wishes
Dr Chowhan

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