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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Reddish Knot Under Arm
Question: have a cyst or knot under my arm double in size today it is hard and red and hurts
Brief Answer:
It is most likely an infective lymph node swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'm. Welcome to HCM.
It could be an infective lymph node swelling.
Please see a Doctor who can examine you physically and start requisite antibiotics and antinflammatories.
You should get relieved in 2 to 3 days of treatment but do continue till the Doctor advises at least for 7 days.
Do not worry. It can be treated easily.
Take care and do let me know if you have any further questions about this.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
It is most likely an infective lymph node swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'm. Welcome to HCM.
It could be an infective lymph node swelling.
Please see a Doctor who can examine you physically and start requisite antibiotics and antinflammatories.
You should get relieved in 2 to 3 days of treatment but do continue till the Doctor advises at least for 7 days.
Do not worry. It can be treated easily.
Take care and do let me know if you have any further questions about this.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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