Armpit Lump
Alternate Names : Axillary Abscess, Axillary Lymphadenopathy, Axillary Lymphs Enlarged, Localized Lymphadenopathy - Armpit, Lump in the Armpit, Lymph Nodes Enlarged-Axillary
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Armpit Lump: Home Care & Treatment
Check with your health care provider to determine the nature of the lump.
For a lump in the armpit caused by an infected, painful gland, follow the instructions about the proper treatment for the underlying infection.
A lump in the armpit caused by a generalized viral infection will eventually disappear without therapy. A lump in the armpit caused by an allergic reaction will go away after the provoking substance is removed. No treatment is necessary for a lump in the armpit caused by normal breast tissue, and usually no treatment is necessary for a cyst.
A lump in the armpit caused by a lipoma (fatty growth) is harmless, unless it grows so large that it causes discomfort.
For a lump in the armpit caused by a malignancy, follow the appropriate cancer treatment recommended by a doctor.
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