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Swelling near armpit

2015-09-11 19:39:15
My husband got a painful swelling that has been growing for the last four days. Pain is also increasing. First it looked like a pimple. Now, it's bigger. Could it be serious?
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Hello The swelling may be a boil or cyst or the lymph gland at the armpit. Better consult a doctor, who can diagnose and prescribe the course to be followed. God day

Answered2015-09-12 03:05:08

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