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What Causes Hard Lump Under My Arm?

I have a hard lump under my arm and it s been there for two years and has slowing gotten bigger. That last few days I notice a funny odor. I have no pain with the lump. My arms been going numb from elbows down and wondering if that has something to do with it
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Hi,dear ,Scotts,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual online clinic.Its my pleasure to help you .After the indepth study of your query My diagnosis -Lymphoma? or Lymphadenitis-TB- due to 2 yrs history?.The numbness down the elbow is mostly due to the growing arm-lump and is a cause of concern for you.So I advise Consultation with Surgeon, who would treat it appropriately.The odour is normal due to soddening infection locally in the armpit.Report to Surgeon urgently.Dont worry and act fast.This would solve your worrysome query.Hope this would solve your query.Wellcome to my HCM clinic once again.Have a Good Day.
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What Causes Hard Lump Under My Arm?

Hi,dear ,Scotts,thanks for the query to my HCM virtual online clinic.Its my pleasure to help you .After the indepth study of your query My diagnosis -Lymphoma? or Lymphadenitis-TB- due to 2 yrs history?.The numbness down the elbow is mostly due to the growing arm-lump and is a cause of concern for you.So I advise Consultation with Surgeon, who would treat it appropriately.The odour is normal due to soddening infection locally in the armpit.Report to Surgeon urgently.Dont worry and act fast.This would solve your worrysome query.Hope this would solve your query.Wellcome to my HCM clinic once again.Have a Good Day.