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Is A Hard Vein Under The Armpit Post Removal Of Abscess A Cause For Concern?

Hi I had an abscess under my armpit from shaving. I had the dressing removed after 3 days. I m still taking my antibiotics (Bactrim) and the cut has healed but I now feel a hard vein or tendon going up my armpit from where the abscess was cut. Is this normal or should I go to the E.R ?
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
Its difficult to comment on the structure without physical exam examination.

Yes you should go to get it checked from your physician (not ER). It may be a medical concern if its a lymph node, a venous or arterial aneurysm(less likely at this site) etc etc just to list some.


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Is A Hard Vein Under The Armpit Post Removal Of Abscess A Cause For Concern?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   Its difficult to comment on the structure without physical exam examination. Yes you should go to get it checked from your physician (not ER). It may be a medical concern if its a lymph node, a venous or arterial aneurysm(less likely at this site) etc etc just to list some. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA