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What Causes Painful Lumps In Armpits Along With Low Grade Fever?

I have 2 large very painful lumps one under each arm. One has be there over a week. Have run low grade fever, and just generally feel bad. Achy, sick to my stomach, headache, not sleeping. What could these lumps be? And could be connected to how I am feeling?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lumps in armpits along with low grade fever . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cyst , breast cancer , angina , bacterial or viral infection , allergic reaction or lymph node swelling . Consult general practitioner for proper examination if the condition doesn't get improve . Doctor may order CT scan , mammogram , blood test and check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory and immunosuppressants . Doctor may also recommend radiotherapy in case of any malignancy . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses on armpit , take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Avoid eating food like nuts and sea food .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Painful Lumps In Armpits Along With Low Grade Fever?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lumps in armpits along with low grade fever . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cyst , breast cancer , angina , bacterial or viral infection , allergic reaction or lymph node swelling . Consult general practitioner for proper examination if the condition doesn t get improve . Doctor may order CT scan , mammogram , blood test and check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory and immunosuppressants . Doctor may also recommend radiotherapy in case of any malignancy . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses on armpit , take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Avoid eating food like nuts and sea food . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari