hi, i have been having alot of pain under both my armpits pretty sure its my lympth nodes ,neck is swollen too
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For heavens sake go see a doctor NOW!!!!!!!!
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it could be a cyst, it's sort of like a huge zit. may have been caused by an infected hair. cyst usually form on butts behind ears or armpits. It will hurt pretty bad until it shrinks or pops- if yours has a head- it may be ready to drain. put hot compresses on it and after about 15 minutes it should drain.
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in wich way is your armpit painfull?  it hurts when u move your arm?   it hurts all the time? it hurts when  u are touched there?  \nsigns of breast cancer?  not really... because the adenopathy in cancer is most oftenly unpainfull... but because the armpit is a very importan "limphatyc point" of the body it can be a sign of an infection ...\nthere are other causes of armpit pain...a sports injury (hurts when u move your arm) or maibe an infection in one of the skin-glands produceing sweat .\nu should see a doctor...because these are just a few ideeas about your problem...and I can`t say more without a good examination....\ntake care
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Go back to your doctor and have him take a look at this.  The swelling should have gone down by now.  Attend to this without delay.
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A swollen lymph node usually means you simply have an infection somewhere near that lymph node.  It sounds like it is most likely an ear or upper respiratory infection, or strep throat (or any combination of the above, since the ear, throat, and sinus passages are all connected).  Where is the swollen lymph node?  That will help you figure out what the problem is.  Are you having any other symptoms?  Did this happen suddenly?  If it doesn't go away or get better soon, call a doctor to be sure it's nothing more serious.
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It's propably nothing to worry about. I have one such lymph node leftover from my childhood.\n\nTo pinpoint the cause of the swollen lymph node (which is what they are called) you must know which part of the body it "drains". Lymph nodes in the front part of the neck drain the face/throat/teeth while those in the back part drain the scalp/ear. Typically a young child might have acquired a hard lymph node from a bad tooth or an ear infection. Even lice or skin infections may cause the appearance of palpable lymph nodes.\n\nAs a general rule, worry if :\na) It grows\nb) It's not painful (malignant lymph nodes, as in lymphoma, are usually not painful)\nc) It's large (over 2cm)\nd) More lymph nodes gradually appear around it\ne) There is no obvious explanation (recent infection to skin/teeth/throat etc).\nf) Systemic symptoms appear (fever, arthritis etc)\n\nMost children have/acquire a few small palpable lymph nodes that are usually not significant. \n\nHaving said all the above (and I firmly believe it's nothing to worry about!) I cannot really advise you to just forget it. Be sure to ask for a doctor's advice since a real hands-on physical exam is necessary for a responsible answer.
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Relax:  No lamp jokes--I know a typo when I see one.  I myself was once in the position of finding a lump on my neck, and in my case it turned out to be cancerous.  Now, before you panic, keep in mind that this was five years ago, and you're reading words I typed; meaning that I'm still around to type them!   Lumps found on the body usually make one's mind scream, "cancer!"  That's why I threw this out.\n\nNOW, back to reality.  Since there's no way any of us on Yahoo can diagnose a lump we can't even see (and even if we were there to see it, most of us--myself included--aren't licensed to practice medicine), your next step should be to talk to your doctor.  You say that "they" found a lump, so I'm assuming that you mean your doctor... but if I'm wrong, he/she should be involved immediately.  I'm not saying to panic--I'm saying that time's important.  If the lump is painless, here's what's likely to happen next:\n\n1) Perhaps a chest X-Ray to check for signs of lymphoma, or perhaps even a full-body CAT scan.  I know it makes it sound devestating, but it's really only part of diagnosis; they need to know exactly what's wrong before they can correctly advise you on treatment options (or lack thereof if it all turns out to be harmless).\n2) A biopsy of the area.  Usually they do what's known as a "fine needle" biopsy, which is done under light sedation (you won't feel a thing) using a needle slightly larger than what they'd use to draw blood.  Their aim is to take a small sample of tissue to examine under a microscope to check the cells for anything abnormal.  The only pain you're liable to feel comes from the needle used to deliver the anasthetic, and it's very brief.\n\nI'd list more steps, but they'd all depend on the results from the steps above.  If you've been fighting an infection, you may just have a swollen lymph node which will return to normal after the infection's over with--no muss, no fuss.  If it is cancerous, it's not necessarily the "Big C" everyone makes it out to be:  If it turns out to be Hodgkin's Disease Lymphoma, you've got a form of cancer that's 90% curable, and even treatable--with intent to cure--if you relapse.  I know of what I speak.  \n\nPlease understand that I wish you the best of luck, and sincerely hope everything turns out alright for you.  Either way, if you find yourself needing to talk to someone who's "been there," or simply want to vent frustration while waiting for test results, please feel free to contact me via my profile; I'd be honored if I can help you in any way.
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You can develop swollen glands from infections, allergic reactions, cancer etc.  It is something your doctor should diagnose if you are concerned.  It also depends on where it is located on your body.  You have glands through out your body, for example in your arm pits, groin, neck to name a few.  Go have it checked if it continues to be bothersome, and it will ease your mind.
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you have lymph nodes under your arms and under your ears on your neck and even in the bends of your legs and I am sure there are many other places too. They are a type of filtering system for our body....but if you have any swollen areas or knots you should get them checked out by a doctor.....just to be on the safe side.
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Well, you already said it, swollen lymph nodes under the armpit. What is your question ?
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I would definitely have it checked by a doctor.  I'm sorry to hear that you are hurting & what you have described is pretty painful.  I know how you are feeling b/c I get bumps (lesions) like this all the time and not just on my thighs.  \n\nHere's what I try on the lesions I get in that area:\n\n1.  Warm compresses to try to draw whatever is on the inside to the top.\n2.  Soaking in the bathtub helps, too ... But given where you are located that might be difficult for you.\n3.  If you can get some TEA TREE OIL, dab a little (not a lot ~ just a little bit) on the lesion itself with a cotton ball or Q-Tip.  This stuff smells really nasty, but should help to dry the lesion up pretty quickly.\n\nIs this the first time you have ever had one of these bumps come up?  If so, you could have a boil or a cyst.  I would definitely have it checked out by a medical professional ... But, if you get these things on a recurrent basis, you could have what I live with on a daily basis.\n\nI have a skin disease called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS, for short).  One of the characteristics are boil-like lesions that appear in any of the following areas:\n\nThighs\nGroin area\nButtocks\nBreasts\nUnderarms\n\nThe boils/lesions that I get are recurrent, appear in all of the locations noted above (not all at the same time, but I've had them everywhere), and, when cultured, contain no bacterial growth rendering antibiotics useless.  There is no specific treatment for my disease ~ just treating the lesions as they appear.  \n\nI am putting a couple of links to a few sites to check out.  They might be able to give you more information about whether this is a boil or something else.\n\nHope you are feeling better soon!\n\nThanks for being over there & hurry home safely ...
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don't worry about it.  like your family has said it's just a swollen gland.  \n\nwhen you get sick, the bacteria or viruses that are making you sick travel through your lymph system and get stuck in the nodes.  your cells of your immune system travel there to fight the infection.  but they don't leave after, they just slowly die off.  so that's what's going on here.\n\nif you're really worried, you can just have it checked the next time you see your doctor and they'll tell you pretty much the same thing.  \n\nhowever, if it ever hurts when you push on it (which you say it doesn't right now) then you should think about seeing a doctor for it. \n\nfor now, rest easy, you've got nothing to worry about.
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It could be just an inflamed lymph node.
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are you sure a sweat gland is swollen or is it a lymph node?.....best to be checked out...but not by a dermatologist....she should see her pediatrician first....but if she uses sick deodorant that could be the culprit....roll on is better....doesn't clog poors as bad.....good luck.....
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I'm assuming that the lymph nodes r swollen therefore indicating infection...but wut do I kno I'm only 15...
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The most common reason for swollen lymph glands is infection.  But they can also be caused by Immune or auto-immune disorders, and cancer such as Hodgkins disease or non-Hodgkins lymphoma.\nYou didn't say where you felt your swollen lymph node, and that could make a difference.\nIf you continue to be concerned ask your physician about these possible tests:  Liver function tests, kindey function tests, cbc with differential, lymph-node biopsy, chest x-ray, and liver-spleen scan.\nIf your physician isn't answering your questions or you have doubts about your health care.  I would possibly get a second opinion on the matter.
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I have been diagnosed with this condition for 2 years now even though i have suffered from it for nearly 10 years.  i get abscesses in my arm pit and have had a lot of surgery over the years. the best bet is to go to see a dermatologist. they will most likely prescribe long term anti-biotic anti-fungal wash to use on the effected areas a cream call Dalston -t but this is a prescribed cream. i find that my symptoms are mainly stressed related. it also advised that you don't shave effected areas use sprays or lotions high in chemicals, colourants, or alcohol as this can cause a reaction. i find relaxation techniques like meditation and deep tissue massage also help. having lymphatic drainage helps this can be done through reflexology or manual lymphatic drainage. there is a lot of info on the web this is a common condition in the USA. there is a hospital in Birmingham, UK that have a surgeon how specialise in this condition. \nI hope this info helps