Can A Painless 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 »

Lipoma-painless or not?

I was told by 2 different doctors that the lump in my stomach is a lipoma and not to worry.I am a... Read more »

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Painless swollen lymphnodes around the neck causing embarrassment

Every three months I get this lumps around my neck, that I cannot hide.they come and stay for a... Read more »

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rash under armpit

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

is a rash under the armpit a common ars symptom. the rash under my armpit looks to me as it is peeling.it is kind of red in color but not real dark. should i worry about this. it is happening under both of my armpits. please any answers would be... Read more »

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 »

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 »

How can I identify a swollen gland (armpit)?!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had an exposure 1.5 months ago with a guy that knew he was HIV + but didnt tell me anything until yesterday... I did not use a condom... I think I may have a little swelling in my armpits... Does anybody know how to identify if this is happening?... Read more »

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