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What Causes Tingling, Pain And Swelling Under The Arms When The Ultrasound Indicates No Swollen Lymph Nodes?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Question: Hi
I have a swollen underarm and pain as needle, tingling. I ve done an ultrasound last Monday with no lymph node detected, but still have same pain same swelling.
I am little bit worried
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Inflammation with neuritic pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

* The condition mostly seems inflammatory issue with neuritic pain.

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Swelling - size , extent .
2. Overlying skin changes if any as redness , warm .
3. Associated fever , difficulty in arm movements if any .
4. If possible and no objection kindly upload a photo picture of the swelling as an attachment in follow up session to evaluate it more precisely.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (26 minutes later)
Thank you Dr for your response.
The swelling is with no edges, it s around 1.5 cm, no redness no warm, no fever. Slight pain in shoulder and neck.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
more likely lymph node.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

* Seems more of axillary lymph nodes with neuronal pain to shoulder and neck.

* Unusual to be not shown up in ultrasound .

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (19 minutes later)
Hi Doctor I attached the last report from Emergency it was On Friday 9th February
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Inflammation below the skin area.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

* As per the narration, it is clear that there is no lymph node enlargement .
* The current issue is likely to be of low grade inflammation below the said area giving discomfort .
* Guidelines at present:

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid , dry .
- Avoid tight clothing .
- Should take anti inflammatory drug as Ibuprofen or paracetamol after meals with antacids .
- Local application of ice pack 3 times a day for 5 minutes each
- Avoid weight lifting with the same arm.

* Follow up after 24 hours or early as per the requirement .

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Tingling, Pain And Swelling Under The Arms When The Ultrasound Indicates No Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Brief Answer: Inflammation with neuritic pain. Detailed Answer: Hello, * The condition mostly seems inflammatory issue with neuritic pain. Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely. 1. Swelling - size , extent . 2. Overlying skin changes if any as redness , warm . 3. Associated fever , difficulty in arm movements if any . 4. If possible and no objection kindly upload a photo picture of the swelling as an attachment in follow up session to evaluate it more precisely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.