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Re: Lump in armpit.

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:03:39 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 24 Jul 2001, Sarah wrote: >
>I delivered my baby nearly 2 weeks ago. 6 days after the birth I
>noticed a lump in my armpit(right at the top of it) which I assume is an
>enlarged lymph node. Could this be related to the establishment of
>breastfeeding in any way? How long should I wait to get it checked (ie
>should I give it a months or 2 to let my milk supply and breasts settle
>down?)
>
>Thanks in advance.
>Sarah

Have it checked now if it has been persistent for more than a week.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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