Suggest Remedy For Swollen Lump In Armpit

Posted on Sun, 6 Dec 2015

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Sun, 6 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have a lump under my armpit and a swollen area next to breast. Noticed it 3 days before my period and still there. I am still on my period.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
needs further information and tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can guide you through the management.
One, I dont think its related to menses.
The armpit has a area called breast tail.
So we will have to consider as a breast lump till otherwise proven.
Is the selling hard or soft?
Can you move the swelling?
Is it easy to dip a finger in it?
You will need to get a ultrasound and mammogram done to confirm what the swelling origin.
I suggest that you get the 2 tests done.
Let us know the reports of the tests so we can further guide you.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar