Armpit Lumps Causes, Treatments & More
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5. Treatment for Armpit Lumps
Most armpit lumps get better by applying warm compresses and with time. A generalized viral infection usually resolves itself with no treatment, or antiviral medication may be prescribed. For a confirmed bacterial infection, antibiotics are typically prescribed. If there's an underlying disorder, such as HIV, specific measures taken to treat the ailment may also shrink the lump. The same approach is generally taken with immune disorders.
Treatment for cancerous lymph nodes may involve surgery to remove the lump, followed by radiation and possibly chemotherapy.1‘Swollen Lymph Nodes.’ Mayo Clinic. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-lymph-nodes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353902.
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