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Underarm 1cm thick mass lump
Previously diagnosed with inflammatory lymph nodes in jan'20.
Treated and got better.
Since last 4days a small approx 1cm thick lump in under arms has appeared with possible pus formation inside.
What can be done to determine what it is? Any medication to treat it? Can it be cancerous?
Age 29, weight 80kg.
Consulted a oncologist doc, looking second opinion
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Could be a infection, could be a lymph node. Look for Breast Mass too. Need further history and examination. Consult.
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Could be bacterial infection . (1) Try Augmentin 625;duo one tab morning and one tablet in the evening for 5days ,if you are not allergic to any medicine 2) foamentation If the swelling does not subside Consult and get examined
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
It's mybe due to inflammation.
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
General Practitioner
36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
Detailed history is needed to evaluate n management.
Associated with fever / cough/pain / no pain / appetite/ wt loss.may be ? Infective / tuberculous ,
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blood test CBC, ESR
FNAC - lump axilla
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