A while ago..i started getting these
random lumps under my armpit... and if u
were to look at them u can see a red
spot..they hurt very much but also gone
within 2 or 3days no more that im sure of
when i read other peoples stories... they
said theres r there for months, weeks or
even years... and that's not me... before
i while i think i was 15 or 14 i had got a
lump in my left breast.. and had it
checked out and ultra sound done they told
me i was to young to have breast cancer
and told me it was a muscle thats why it
hurts when my period comes and they get
sore and big... well now i get these on
and off every blue moon. my mom said she
use to get them a lot and my sister said
she gets them sometimes.. im not sure if
it's from shaving... well im very
worried!
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A1786 Posted: 11-29-06 06:29am
When talking about lumps under the armpit
one must first distinguish if the lumps
are ON the skin or UNDER the skin. Red
spots that hurt and are gone within 2-3
days are probably some kind of hair
follicle inflammation. Inflammation of the
follicles can occur after shaving.
Lumps under the skin are usually the
product of enlarged lymph nodes. Enlarged
lymph nodes in the armpit can be due to
infection or breast cancer. Lumps in the
breasts should be carefully examined to
exclude breast cancer. It is true that
during the menstruation the breasts are a
little tight and sore. To conclude, you
can visit your GP for an examination and
possible diagnosis.
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