Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Painful lump in armpit
Question:
I developed a pea-sized lump in my right armpit on Thursday. It feels deep under the skin, is hard, fixed, and tender. The skin over it is intact with no redness, pus, or drainage, and the swelling has remained about the same size.
I started my period today and I usually get mild breast tenderness before my periods, but this is the first time I’ve had an armpit lump. I shaved my armpit about two weeks ago. I have started applying mupirocin ointment and warm compresses.
Could this be an inflamed hair follicle, boil, cyst, reactive lymph node, or something related to hormonal changes? Does this presentation raise concern for breast cancer, or is that less likely given the sudden onset and tenderness?
Answers (7)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
By the description, seems it could be an abscess or a cyst. Visit a doctor and get examined
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+160
Pls connect for online consultation and advice on
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
It could be folliculitis or sebaceous cyst...needs physical examination...kindly consult a surgeon
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
As it is deep i side intact skin,please get examined and do related tests
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Connect
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
show to surgeon
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.