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What Is The Cause Of Swelling Under Both Arms And Can I Take Penicillin?

I have swelling in my two underarms since 5yrs. during 2nd yr left one is cured completely.but still right not yet .i think this is genetical.my grandma and my uncle also suffered.my uncle took pencillin.can i also take pencillin?sir pls guide me i am unable to bear this.i am student 22yrs female
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hi there,

The swelling you are having under your arms should be further evaluated physically to determine its nature:
- infection of local hair roots
- lymph-nodes

At your age, the swelling is more related to infection of local hair roots. Antibiotics are mostly prescribed. Penicillin drugs are the first choice. You can discuss it further with your physician.

Sometimes, when swelling and pain become unbearable, local surgical incision is carried out to drain pus.

If I was your caring doctor, would prescribe a course of injection antibiotics until see the changes in the swelling. If pus is ready to get drained, would drain it and go on with oral antibiotics for long periods (up to 1 month).

I also advise to:
- not to share your rolling deodorants with others
- do not share your utensils with others
- keep a good local hygiene
- do not apply shaving to remove local hair.

Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
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What Is The Cause Of Swelling Under Both Arms And Can I Take Penicillin?

Hi there, The swelling you are having under your arms should be further evaluated physically to determine its nature: - infection of local hair roots - lymph-nodes At your age, the swelling is more related to infection of local hair roots. Antibiotics are mostly prescribed. Penicillin drugs are the first choice. You can discuss it further with your physician. Sometimes, when swelling and pain become unbearable, local surgical incision is carried out to drain pus. If I was your caring doctor, would prescribe a course of injection antibiotics until see the changes in the swelling. If pus is ready to get drained, would drain it and go on with oral antibiotics for long periods (up to 1 month). I also advise to: - not to share your rolling deodorants with others - do not share your utensils with others - keep a good local hygiene - do not apply shaving to remove local hair. Hope it helped! Dr.Albana