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Lumps in both armpits
I am having lumps in both my armpits , got it checked from a doctor who said it is because i sleep on my stomach . Didn't give any medicine. It is there from around 6 years now, sometimes when i sleep on stomach it hurts a little otherwise its okay. No increase in the lump size , its the same as day 1 .
Kindly suggest if its serious.
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Lumps could indicate lymph nodes or fat collection like lipoma or benign breast lump.Pls connect for further discussion and way ahead.
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Physical consultation for examination is advisable
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Need to be examined by a general surgeon
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It could be a normal extension of the breast known as Axillary Tail of breast.
Please consult a General Surgeon or a Gynaecologist for a physical examination.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Get it examined through a general surgeon.
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Must be examined
And if needed USG or FNAC depending on the site and other factors.
So better to go and consult to General Surgeon
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FNAC needed to be done.
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- Increased swelling or redness
- Severe pain
- Fever
- Pus or discharge
Seek medical attention promptly.
Health Tips
1. Applying a warm compress to reduce swelling
2. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing
3. Avoiding tight clothing or shaving the area
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Get a fnac done. It may be fibroadenoma of axillary tail.
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Can help you with next best course of action and treatment.. Consult me or WhatsApp me on Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two.
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult and give proper history for further management....
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Kindly consult
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Dr. Jaswanth Sowmya Thalathoti
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Guntur
Get a physical examination from general surgeon
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Physical examination is must
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Dr. Sharath C Reddy
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Lumps and swellings always need a physical examination there are wide variety of differential diagnosis . It might be a simple lipoma and also a lymphadenopathy. Kindly get a usg done. And also it’s better to consult a general surgeon for thorough examination.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Need physical evaluation please visit nearly hospital
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a surgeon for this
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Dr. Konica gupta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Get it examined by a general surgeon
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