While i was in the shower the other day I
noticed a small raised area of skin in my
arm pit. I though it was a bug bite it
itched a little but didnt hurt.Now it is
about the size of a large grape. It is
hard and tender. And it hurts pretty
bad.Im not sure if maybe the lymph nodes
(spelling?) are just swolen and Im
freaking out for nothing. I have been
feeling pretty tired and sick all week I
havent been able to eat. I get sick to my
stomach at the though of food, I havent
had any energy.I have been light headed
and dizzy. All I want to do is sleep. But
on top of that my husband just deployed to
Iraq 3 weeks ago and it migh just be
stress. Should I go to the doctor or wait
it out to see if it goes away and what
could it possibly be?..
Thank you
K.K.
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General Q&A Answer A26 Posted: 12-27-05 21:38pm
A visit to your doctor will help you
identify the causes and conditions of
swelling in your armpit. You can also
more thoroughly explain to the doctor the
symptoms you mention. It is difficult to
diagnose your condition without a visual
study of the affected area. Some
possibilities include an inflamed skin
gland (atheroma, phurunculus,
hydroadenitis,) or an nflamed lymph node
(lymphadenitis) . For the latter
condition, however, there must be a
primary source of infection. An enlarged
lymph node, with no pain, in that area
(armpit) MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. The
other symptoms you mentioned are
unspecific and may be result of many
conditions, including stress.
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