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Armpit lump
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I have an armpit lump in both my armpit for more than 10 years, the left armpit lump is smaller than right armpit lump, i have done the sonography and the results are excessive accumulation of adipose tissue. No enlarged lymph nodes in axillary region.
Can only medicine help for that.
Or do I need to go for surgery ,
if I have to go for surgery then which doctor should consult?
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With the above mentioned history, and investigation, please get it examined by a surgeon to get a better understanding.
Clinical examination with confirmation by radiology and tissue biopsy/ FNAC if required will be planned .
Apart from this monitor the swelling for any increase in size , or any other swelling elsewhere.
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General surgery doctor
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It's a fat hypertrophy. Unless you have pain or discomfort or for the cosmetic purposes, you can consider surgical removal.
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Those are accessory breast tissue
You can remove it surgically if they are causing more discomfort
Medicines won't help it looking at your history
Kindly consult for further queries
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Common problem among women.
Nothing to worry. If you are worried about cosmetic appearance; please consult to get it removed surgically.
Otherwise weight loss may decrease size of the swelling also.
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Consult a General Surgeon.
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Get it removed if it bothers you cosmetically.
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Visit a specialist
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Try to work out and do shoulder exercises as well as chest exercise..it will eventually get better after few months as you will loose weight and your muscles will tone up..
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Dr. Gudivada Sai Namratha
Anesthesiologist
8 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
you might need a surgery. consult a general surgeon.
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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh
General Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
If there is pain
Then u might need surgical intervention
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Dr. Kunal Majoka
General Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Jaipur
Nothing to worry just eat healthy and do exercise that will be enough
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Dr. Pratyush Kumar
General Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Cuttack
It is a normal occurence in many women. You dont have to worry about that. Medications wont cure it completely as its just accumulation of fat tissue. If its bothering you cosmetically you can get it removed by consulting your nearest general or plastic surgeon.
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