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Underarm tiny gland swelling mild pain
My mother has shaved her underarm after 2-3 days she noticed tiny gland swelling (1 cm approx ) with mild pain in her left underarm. There is no change in breast size shape neither there is any lump in the breast. What can be the probable reason?
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It can b infected folliculitis, generally seen after shaving underarm and public areas , more common among diabetic
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It can be some lymph node swelling which should not be ignored specially if mobile and non painfully.
If it is tender to tough along with fever , then need to be drained and antibiotics therapy .
As far as nodule in left underarm is concern , few this can't not be ignored like ,
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Do u have family history of breast Ca?
Do u have done self breast exam ?
Do u have found any nodule , lump ?
Is there any change in size and texture of nipple/ areola ? Or change in skin texture.
It can be early signs , including any watery discharge from nipples and should not ne ignored.
Tenderness can be due to underlying abscess/pus or infection.do u have fever or any other complaints or on any other harmonal medications .consult me here on practo
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lymph node swelling/ abscess. Need evaluation.
Go to a general surgeon for proper examination
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