How would a lymphnode swelling appear in the armpit?does it disapear in 4 days?

Question

i had a boil kind off thing in my armpit 1yr ago...it disappeard gradually but had puss in it n left a mark just as how pimple does....and nw i hav another boil in the other armpit and even it had puss...left a mark..n disappeared...i normally get my underarms waxed....is it a symptom of HIV??pls suggest...i hav no other symptoms...at times i have slight bodypains....thats when i work out more at the gym.

thankz.

Answer 1

HIV?  Good grief! Don't panic!

There are clusters of lymphnodes in the armpits (as elsewhere). It's not a sign of HIV/AIDS.  Get yourself a blood test, the results will offer you peace.

Answer 2

PLEASE....PLEASE...PLEASE....

see a doctor NOW...my dad died from lymphnode cancer..it started with a small sore..please dont pick at it your self...this thing isnt a joke..if you want to talk to me about it..go to my profile and email me...thanks

Answer 3

a lymphnode appears wen ur lymph glands trap a foreign body(bacteria,virus or a parasite) present in your body fluids...in the process of destroying invader a few of ur lymphocytes(defence cells) are lost which occours in the form of a puss... there is nothing to worry about it as it is a natural process...but id advise you to c a physician to be on the safer side...

PS:stop waxing until it heals completely

Answer 4

Swollen lymph nodes is not USUALLY a serious thing.  BUT IT CAN BE!  Lymphoma, cancer, leukemia etc. all have indications of swollen lymph nodes.  AND ALL CAN BE DANGEROUSLY FATAL!  

Cancer is called "the silent killer" FOR A REASON.  Usually the signs are insidious; building-up over years.  That's a sign of chronic leukemia, too.  NEVER ignore symptoms!  NEVER!  Cancer today is VERY curable. . . . . . .IF IT IS CAUGHT EARLY!

Be safe than sorry and have it checked-out!

Answer 5

My daughter had that problem once and realized she was allergic to the brand of deodorant she was wearing. I took her to the doctor to have it lanced and it healed up pretty quick with no scarring.

It could also be an infected hair.

Answer 6

You're probably just prone to infected hairs. A lymph node is below the skin and wouldn't pop like you have described. If you think you have HIV, you should get tested. Most health departments will do it for free or a low fee. They will also do it anonymously.  It doesn't sound like you have anything serious. I'll bet they are ingrown hairs that are becoming infected. Can you swab your underarm area with rubbing alcohol or witch hazel once in a while? This may help prevent the infection. Talk to the person that does your waxing to see if they have any suggestions.

Good luck! :)