Can A Painful Lump In Armpit Be A Sign Of Hiv

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What should I do about the lump in my armpit?

I have had a lump on my breast for 5 yrs. My first and only mammogram so far said not cancerous, but my lump has gotten bigger. Just recently I developed a hard lump under my arm that was more full the first 2 days and is still there for about 10...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

If I understand your query correctly, you have two separate lumps-- one on your breast, one in your armpit.In terms of the lump on your breast, even if your mammogram is negative, you should have a persistent lump biopsied. Only through a biopsy,... Read more »

armpits

hello my armpits are uncomfortable and sometimes i do feel pain.i have been feeling for lumps and... Read more »

Response from Shannon Southall »

swollen nodes in armpit

Hi Doc, about 2-3 months ago I had unprotected oral (sperm swallowed) and a brief unprotected... Read more »

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sore throat, pain in left armpit

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i'm sorry if this question gets posted a lot.

i broke up with my girlfriend over the last month and for the first few weeks i lost it a bit. i had unprotected sex with 2 girls (twice with the first girl + 4 times with the second)

i really regret this

no... Read more »

Can anxiety cause armpit and neck pain/stinging?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 2 Replies

Has anyone experienced this?
I know what anxiety and panic attack is as I have experienced it first hand but never before do I remember having this 'weird' sensation. Any worried wells here experience stinging pain in both armpits and constant dull... Read more »

Armpits

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Well how does a doctor diagnose you with swollen armpits nodes if you cant see them either because my armpits were dry itchy and burning possibly because of the deodorant i was using so i was jw if there is any pain or like a bump you can notice ? Read more »

Gynecomastia -- painful breast lumps

Posted by patrickf, 2 Replies

I've been HIV+ for about 15 years or so, on meds for 7-8yrs..... and have been doing VERY well.

However, within the last 30 days, I've developed a painful lump (about the size of a pencil eraser) under my right breast nipple. After a thorough... Read more »

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