What Does A Small Lump In Armpit Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2014

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Question : I am a 50yr old male. I just noticed a small lump in my armpit and it is not a pimple. I can't see it in the mirror. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
lymph node should be observed

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There are probably two common reasons for a lump underarm. One is a lymph node and other is infection of root of the hair.

If it is very painful it is probably an infection of root of hair follicle. If it is lymph node then we need to examine for other such lumps as well. The other reasons for inflamed lymph node. If it is less painful keep observing its size, number of lumps under both arms.

All in all it requires a good physical exam to say if it concerning or not.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (12 minutes later)

Not a hair, i will get it checked. It is causing pain but not a lot, a weird pain or sensation.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lymph node enlarged

Detailed Answer:
Many reasons for lymph node in the arms pit to be swollen. Since you decided to check with doctor please go ahead you would not regret.

All the best.

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