Lump Under Armpit? Please Help!?

Question

I need to know what would be considered a dangerous lump under the arm pit. I have a lump in my arm pit that is not on the skin, there is no redness, there is just swelling like a lump. I also have mild pain in the area under the arm, running along the rib cage all the way to the center of the chest area that is seemed to be in the tissue. Pressing on it makes it ache and sort of send an ill feeling to me for a little while. It runs all the way to my chest, but never crosses over, and is all on the left side of my body. My left tonsil is a little swollen, my left armpit has a lump and my left breast line area aches. My docs told me off and on for months that I had a viral infection and there was nothing they could do, just sit it out and let me body heal. It's been months and now this is happening. I'm naturally fearing the worst.... but what else could be going on, and what is considered a dangerous lump? Any docs or nurses that can help please! Thank you.

Answer 1

Lymph nodes are glands that play an important part in your body's defense against infection. They produce lymph, which travels throughout your body in the lymph system, and filters impurities from the body.

Common areas where the lymph nodes can be felt (with the fingers) include:

Groin

Armpit

Neck (there is a chain of lymph nodes on either side of the front of the neck, both sides of the neck, and down each side of the back of the neck)

Under the jaw and chin

Behind the ears

On the back of the head

Lymph nodes can become swollen from infection, inflammatory conditions, an abscess, or cancer. Other causes of enlarged lymph nodes are rare. By far, the most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is infection.

When swelling appears suddenly and is painful, it is usually caused by injury or an infection. Enlargement that comes on gradually and painlessly may, in some cases, result from cancer or a tumor.

Common Causes Return to top

Infections that commonly cause swollen lymph nodes include mononucleosis, German measles (rubella), tuberculosis, mumps, ear infection, tonsillitis, an abscessed or impacted tooth, gingivitis (swelling of the gums), mouth sores, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Immune or autoimmune disorders that can cause swollen lymph nodes include rheumatoid arthritis and HIV. Cancers that can cause swollen glands include leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Which lymph nodes are swollen depends on the type of problem and the body parts involved. Identifying the location can help determine the possible cause.

Swollen lymph nodes may also be caused by some medications (like phenytoin for seizures) or certain vaccinations (namely, typhoid).

Answer 2

  Are any other lymphnodes swollen? The ones in your neck, groin, ect?? Your lymphatic system runs throughout your entire body and when your lymphnodes are swollen they are definitely fighting something. Have you noticed a change in the size, color, or tenderness of the lump? If you have then you should definitely see your doctor again. Good luck. Remember doctors are there to work for you. Be assertive about your health care. It's your body and a doctor can't tell you how you feel.  

Answer 3

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah plague!!

joking go back to the doctors

Answer 4

lymph node!!!! relax i get that too.