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small lump under arm Posted: 12-18-07 08:38am


i have a small lump under my arm. It has been there for about 3 months and it is rock hard. It is a about the size of a pea. Should i be worried and have it checked out by the family doc.

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Cancers Answer A3502 Posted: 01-14-08 09:50am


The manifestation of a lump under the armpit could be anything including: a hair root infection, an infected cyst, a sweat gland infection, a swollen lymph node, etc. A more precise diagnose can be given only after a physical examination (inspection and palpation) by your family doctor. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Cancers Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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