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Suggest Remedy For Lump Under Armpit
Hi i have a very sore lump under my armpit found this morning and it hurts so much i can barley lift my arm i touch it and it hurts im very scared to mention it to my parents im 15 years old and im very active in sports and stuff what could it be or what do i do?
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Hi,
This may be an abscess which is an area of infection. This is not serious and can be treated with antibiotics.
I suggest you need to see a doctor to have the diagnosis confirmed. Therefore, I would advise you speak to your parents.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
This may be an abscess which is an area of infection. This is not serious and can be treated with antibiotics.
I suggest you need to see a doctor to have the diagnosis confirmed. Therefore, I would advise you speak to your parents.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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