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Fear of cancer
Hi doctor,
I hve read on internet that swell arpit lymp node can be cancer...
And due to fear ..i keep checking my both arpit witn hand every one hour..
Today i found very very mild pain and little hard skin at end of arpit area while raise hand up and checkinh that area
I do not have any pain in general in armpit...
Attached image...
Is circle area in picture lypmp node??
I do not have any other symtoms...
Right side armpit is bit fatty than left side..
I am really scared..
Please suggest...
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you need physical examination so see a Dr
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from the image It is difficult to notice any swelling.Hourly checking of your armpits looking for lymph nodes itself could cause pain.However it is better for you to get examined by a physician in your area to clear your doubts.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Would like to discuss in details and provide solution accordingly.
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There are multiple reasons of swollen lymph node, you need a proper consult with a general physician to relieve you of your anxiety
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You need to get a consult.
Painful lymphmnodes generally rule out any cancer.
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Its difficult to deal with this without an examination.Please consult a local physician for an examination
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there can be other signs of cancer.best to always visit a physician
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Same question repeatedly
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Sexologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Kindly consult in person.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few details
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