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what could a lump in the armpit and swollen glands mean?


Posted by CheekyGirl

Hi my boyfriend just recently discovered a lump inside his armpit, he went to the doctors and did a physical exam and stated that his glands are swollen. All his life he has been very active person. he works as a construction worker (roofing). I'm very worried that this could be a malignant tumor..(i pray to God that its not). He told me that he woke up drenched in sweat that he says seemed like he peed on the bed but infact it actually came out from the armpit where the lump is.. Please let me know if you would think this is serious...i am worried sick about him. Please help!
 
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Lumps in the armpit have various causes. Cysts and infections on the surfaceof the skin of the armpit maybecaused byshaving or use of antiperspirants (as opposed to deodorants).

Lumps may be produced by lymph nodes enlarged due to bacterial infections, viral infections, vaccinations, and malignancy.

If his lump discharge is pus then he probably has a infection and should tell his doctor.

Thanks for the response, but the lump is inside his armpit, and i haven't seen any pus come out of it, if anything some nights he tends to sweat alot and some nights he's ok. Do you think this could be cancerous? 

LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPENS BECAUZSE i GOT THE SAME THING AND I'M SCARED

GOING TO DOCTOR TODAY

The doctor should do a biopsy it could be hodgkins disease..Not to scare you or anything but dont let  it go.Request a biopsy Doctors are not always right...
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