Lump under armpit.... what is it??

Question

I wanted to know if it was

a bite from a tick or bug what if would feel like

a cyst what would it feel like and would it get bigger

if it were you know how would it feel, would it hurt, and how fast it would hurt

i dont think its that because i just noticed it today when it started to slightly grow and it kinda hurts when i touch it

it could be an ingrown hair or infection

FYI this is me trying to calm myself

I was in africa a couple days ago and on an airplane for like 19 hours and for some reason my period's late and im a virgin so i have no idea but ill try to remain calm

Answer 1

maybe its cancer

Answer 2

It is a tissue growth that is hereditary. They can go away with antibiotics. If it doesn't get better they will need to do a simple out patient procedure to remove it.

Answer 3

It's really unlikely it's cancer. It sounds like an abscess, especially if it's hot, red, swollen and painful. It could be a lymph node but that means you should have an infection somewhere else. If you were in Africa in the bush, you need to search for a tick somewhere in that area (eg, neck, hairline, arm etc.) Any stresses on the body, such as long flights or illness can cause the period to be late. If you have just started having your periods, they could be irregular anyway, but if your routine has normalised then you need to see a doctor. Bottom line is that it's probably nothing serious, but go see a doctor.