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Having Painful Lump Under Armpit. What Is Causing Persistent Headaches Along With Feeling Lightheaded And Drowsy?

Hi, i have a very painful lump under my armpit, i get persistent headaches that sometimes last weeks on end, i get light headed and feel drowsy very often. My concentration is poor whereas it used to be very good, and i feel sick a lot of the time.... Any ideas if all of these are connected and if so what do you think it could be?
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Hi, thank you for writing on Healthcare Magic.
With this description of headaches, I think it is important to rule out any possibility of a space-occupying lesion inside the cranial cavity. To do this, images from a CT scan or MRI are needed. Concerning the lump under your armpit, many causes could be possible depending on your sex. If you are female, the cause could likely be from one of the diseases affecting the breast. A thorough clinical assessment and some tests are needed to determine the cause of your problem and to see if they are related. In my opinion, I would suggest you consult a GP for proper assessment.
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Having Painful Lump Under Armpit. What Is Causing Persistent Headaches Along With Feeling Lightheaded And Drowsy?

Hi, thank you for writing on Healthcare Magic. With this description of headaches, I think it is important to rule out any possibility of a space-occupying lesion inside the cranial cavity. To do this, images from a CT scan or MRI are needed. Concerning the lump under your armpit, many causes could be possible depending on your sex. If you are female, the cause could likely be from one of the diseases affecting the breast. A thorough clinical assessment and some tests are needed to determine the cause of your problem and to see if they are related. In my opinion, I would suggest you consult a GP for proper assessment. I hope I have answered your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. We will be delighted to answer more questions from you. I wish you good health