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Re: Armpit soreness

From: amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:17:25 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 31 Dec 2002, Hannah Brooks, MD wrote: >
>Dear Toni-
>
>The pain and possible inflammation in the armpit can be due to
>so many things, including an injury from exercise. It is unclear
>what you mean by a "knot" in the area. If it is a lump or mass that
>has persisted over a number of months, then seek a second
>opinion from a surgeon. It may be a small infection in a gland or
>there may be some other reason for feeling a "knot." there.
>good luck,
>Hannah Brooks, MD, FACS
>
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>Originally From: andy_n_toni@hotmail.com (Toni Cooper)
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>Subject: Armpit soreness
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>Date: 12/30/2002 04:54pm
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>I have had some soreness in my left armpit for the past four or
>five
>months...I've been to a physician for it, and he said it was just an
>inflammation. He advised me to take IBprofen for the pain and
>said that
>should help. Well, needless to say...the pain is still there and it
>seems to be getting worse. There is also a knot, but he said it
>wasn't
>anything to worry about. I don't know what else I should do about
>it,
>and I was wondering if anyone could give me some idea what it
>is???
>Please help!!!

I have the same problem with my left armpit. Sometimes I think I can feel a knot. I had breast reduction 15 years ago. I wonder if the scar tissue could make me sore?

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