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There been small lump under my armpit which is painful. It was there for 2 weeks but from last two days its hurting.

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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. ...  Read More

I have armpit lump and it is painful since a week. Which doctor to consult in bangalore and is it cancerous?

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No cancer..U r suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate di ...  Read More

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She developed a painful lump under armpit skin . Kindly suggest a painkiller or if any antibiotic can help reduce the pain and lump !

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Need more history please consult for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

Hi I have this painful lump under my armpit..it gets bigger and really painful and has white dots all over it.,plz help

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Sounds like an axillary abscess,consult a surgeon ...  Read More

I have an armpit lump on right underarm which is somewhat reddish in color. This is swollen and painful like hell.

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The commonest cause is bacterial infection only...antibiotics will clear your problem ...  Read More

I have painful lumps in my armpits that prevent any sort of movements. Some are red but have no sort of pus or anything in them

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You are suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagn ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have been experiencing a painful lump in my left armpit for two days now. It's a small lump which is not visible from outside but you can feel when you press it. It causes mild pain when I press it. Can this be anything serious??

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Hi, Thanks for the query. It is an infection of hair follicle. It's not a serious condition. Keep your armpit clean. Wash it with dettol soap. Take Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg once or twice daily. It r ...  Read More

Hi, I have a small lump in left armpit. From 3 days It was painful , but now pain is completely gone. However I still feel the lump when pressed. Please help..

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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing hidradenitis suppurativa.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consulta ...  Read More

From 4 days i have got a lump in my left armpit .its painful. So i have applied "T bact oinment" It has reduced after applying the above cream but its still paining Also from today its growing in right armpit Wat it could be? Is it due to increase in body heat? Wat can be the cause & its treatment?

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I have two painfull lumps under my armpit. It's not red but it is painful enough that it hurts to move the arm. I'm a male. Can you please tell me what it could be and how to treat it?

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Use Ampiclox tablet thrice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic ...  Read More

I have developed a painful swollen lump near the anal opening. The pain is present while passing stool and I also experience pain even while passing gas. Sitting for long periods makes the discomfort more noticeable. I noticed the swelling recently and it is tender to touch. I have attached a photo of the affected area for reference. I would like t

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Patient: Uday Bhanu Singh, 32M Complaint: Recurrent, painful lumps under the right armpit for 3 years. The condition flares frequently and never fully clears. ​History & Past Care: Consulted a dermatologist at Max Healthcare in October 2022 (prescription attached). I was prescribed a 10-day course of topical Acnesol Gel, oral Sotret 20mg

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

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 firs

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It could be folliculitis or sebaceous cyst...needs physical examination...kindly consult a surgeon ...  Read More

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

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Reactive lymphnode? In first instant Second breast tenderness. Tab Augmentine duo625 three times a day after food for 7 days. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Monte ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I've been experiencing lump kind of thing in armpits is it a concern ? How to treat that ? It persist and grows after gym! Would be a great help if u provide suggestions!

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

I got a red pea size hard boil in my right armpit,n oticed it in last 4-5 days. Size has increased and It's attached to the skin. Painful to touch. 3/10. No history of boils in armpit.

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have had this lump in my right armpit for the last 1.5 years. How often should I follow up on it? Also, for monitoring this condition, should I undergo a breast ultrasound or a mammography as part of the check-up? Both report attached.

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This is not breast related Follow up with general surgeon ...  Read More

There is a lump in her breast which was earlier painless but now it is very painful for about ten days. Please suggest the next move or to whom should we consult.

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You need to go for a HRUSG of swelling breast plus guided FNAC to know the cause and diagnosis. ...  Read More

Hii 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 surge

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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.. ...  Read More

I have small lump in my right armpit since 1.5 years. Did 2 times usg breast usg. Is there anything to worry about this in the future. Both Reports shared.please guide.

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Go for mammography. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I have developed a painful lump near the outer labia, slightly below toward the anus. It has been there for about 1–2 days. There is pain while sitting and touching the area. I do not have fever and I do not see any pus yet. It looks like a boil from outside. I have not done shaving or waxing recently. Could this be a boil (furuncle) or somet

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For boil or bartholins treatment is same yes do warm compression and along with taht use antibiotic ointment like tbact ...  Read More

3 painful lumps in right armpit. They are very hard and little red whenever I raise my hand or move I feel so much pain . No fever no medical history. Photo is attached . It's been from last 6 days . Suggest please

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have got a big lump around the armpit and it is painless and tender no head what should I do is it an infection or anything else ?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi! Having a small round lump in my right armpit since 1 year constantly. Painless and almost same size. I did breast usg in March. Report is normal. But still it is thr and not going. What should to do! Need to concern or let it go ?

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Get sonography of that local area ...  Read More

I'm having this painful boil in my armpits. Pain is radiating to arms and breast areas. I'm taking Moxina CV-625 from yesterday with not much relief. I've shared a video of it. What can be done?

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Hey u can once do GM dressing and if u don't hv any tablet allergy...tak. t.zerodol sp bd for 2dwys days continue moxina cv 625mg for 3dsys and after 1day apply t bact ointment ...  Read More

Lump in left armpit noticed a few days back. Pain also noticed today. It was a small pimple not it feels like a lump Pls advise

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I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

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I'm 22, could it just be a bacterial infection or hiv? This is very painful. Also last month, I had fever, fatigue, mouth, ulcers. I don't really eat well. So could this be just a normal bacterial infection, lymph node infection or something more serious?

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I always had. Small lump over many years on right side neck in middle But now from past one month its swollen increased innsize skin slightly red,swells more in night I am hyperthyroid and on carbimazole and also has hasmitos Both antibodies postive Have devloped lot of scalp acne despite washing hair twice

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You need to visit your endocrinologist and also see a skin specialist regarding your scalp issue. You need examination and some tests to confirm the problem ...  Read More

My husband has lump near anal since 2 days that is painful. What is it? Does it go on its way? He might have applied pressure while excreting.

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Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor , MBBS . Health is ...  Read More

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