I have found a lump under the skin in my right armpit?!
Question: It is sore and also last week I noticed a group of tiny hives in an area on the right side of my back which are very itchy and pain in my back muscles. The pain in my armpit is also spreading around to my back. I dont know what is causing this but also have no money for a doctor so i would have to ask my family to pay the bill but dont want to worry them incase it is nothing..
Answers: It is sore and also last week I noticed a group of tiny hives in an area on the right side of my back which are very itchy and pain in my back muscles. The pain in my armpit is also spreading around to my back. I dont know what is causing this but also have no money for a doctor so i would have to ask my family to pay the bill but dont want to worry them incase it is nothing..
Seans255..... I would be getting it checked out regardless of no insurance. Men get breast cancer just like women. It has no boundries. It may well be a cyst, but it's better to be safe then sorry. You will worry your parents a lot more if it's serious and didn't do nothing about it. Besides what will the do if you can't pay for it? Take away your treatment! Go young man and get it done immediately. I know of a very young man about ten years ago that was in high school and fell on his butt on the ice. He was straight A student and was best in the high school with the promises of a very bright future. He had a lump come up on his butt, and because his parents also had to foot the bill as they had no insurance he didn't go. He is with the Lord today. To hell with the cost and not being able to pay. Your life is worth more then worring about the cost and how it will get paid. Good Luck! I will keep you in prayer.
It sounds like you might have an infection or..a pulled muscle...i fornd this article ..i hope it helps...
Most swollen glands or lumps under the skin are not cause for concern. The glands (lymph nodes) on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat.
More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender. Glands can also swell and become tender after an injury, such as a cut or bite, or when a tumor or infection occurs in the mouth, head, or neck.
See pictures of swollen lymph nodes and common sites of swollen lymph nodes.
Swollen glands and other lumps under the skin can be caused by many different things, including illness, infection, or another cause:
Infections
Swollen glands commonly develop when the body fights infections from colds, insect bites, or small cuts. More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become firm, hard, or tender. Examples of such infections include:
Bacterial infections, such as:
Strep throat, caused by the streptococcus bacterium.
A boil (abscess), similar to a large pimple. A boil may develop when a hair follicle or the skin becomes infected. A sweat gland abscess may form one or more boil-like lumps in the armpit.
Viral infections, such as:
A viral infection of the skin (molluscum contagiosum), which causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps.
Measles, rubella, chickenpox, or mumps.
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which develops in the late stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. This virus attacks the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infection and some diseases.
Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), which also causes fever, sore throat, and fatigue, or cytomegalovirus (CMV), a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to those of mononucleosis.
Other infections, such as:
Lyme disease, an infection that is spread by certain types of ticks.
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease.
Noncancerous (benign) growths
Types of noncancerous (benign) growths, which are usually harmless, include:
A lipoma, a smooth, rubbery, dome-shaped lump that is easily movable under the skin.
A cyst, a sac of fluid and debris that sometimes hurts.
Cystic lesions from acne are large pimples that occur deep under the skin.
Branchial cleft cysts are found in the neck and do not usually cause problems unless they become infected. These cysts are most common in teenagers.
An epidermal cyst (also called a sebaceous cyst) often appears on the scalp, ears, face, and back.
A ganglion is a soft, rubbery lump (a type of cyst) on the front or back of the wrist.
A thyroid nodule, which is an abnormal growth on the thyroid gland, or an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) in the neck just below the Adam's apple. Tonsillitis may also cause swelling in the neck.
A salivary gland problem, such as inflammation, a salivary stone, an infection, or a tumor.
An inflammation of fatty tissue under the skin (erythema nodosum) or overgrown scar tissue (keloid).
Hernias or aneurysms
Hernias or aneurysms are bulging sections in a muscle or blood vessel. A hernia or aneurysm may not be visible and may not cause problems.
An inguinal hernia is a soft lump in the groin or near the navel that disappears when you press on it or gets bigger when you cough.
A bulging section in the wall of a blood vessel (aneurysm) may feel like a pulsating lump in the abdomen, in the groin, or behind the knee. It can cause serious problems if it involves the blood vessels in the brain or the abdomen. Aneurysms may be a medical emergency and may require immediate evaluation.
Swelling caused by cancer
A lump caused by cancer is usually hard, irregularly shaped, and firmly fixed under the skin or deep in tissue. Although they usually do not cause pain, some types of cancerous lumps are painful. Most lumps are not caused by cancer.
Other causes
Swelling may also be caused by:
A side effect of a medicine, such as phenytoin (Dilantin).
Other medical conditions and diseases, such as lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis
Any lump needs to be examined immediately. It could just be a swollen lymph node but your health is far more important than money.
Go to the ER and have a physician check it. They will run blood work and possibly biopsy the lump.
you have lymph nodes in your armpits ...your body may just be fighting an infection..give it a week or so
It sounds like it might be the shingles, a herpesvirus infection similar to chicken pox. This infection is often a series of little blisters that follows the path of a nerve in a rough line curving around your chest wall, Because the nerve is inflamed it can be painful. The swollen lymph gland in your armpit is a response to the infection. You should have this confirmed by a doctor because there is a treatment, but it needs to be given early. This infection can also spread to other people by the way.
i have one in mine . it is smaller now but i have no idea what made it get there.
BUT i know once i waxed there and it irritated it like never before. and yeah the lymphnode thing
Its your lymph node that is sore under your arm. You may need to see a doctor. So ask your parents for the help.
go to clinic it may be a swollen lymph node, but it could be something serious, get it taken care of now before it's too late.
try some herbal tea. they actually do work kinda miraculously. Taheebo tea is one.
GO TO THE DOCTOR ANYWAY! It could just be an infected lymph node, but its better to be safe then sorry. So what you dont have any money to pay. There are programs to help you. Social services at your local hospital can always help you with paying your bills. Go please to make sure its nothing worse.
It could be a gland have it checked out.
Good luck.