I have a small (2cm ish) lump in my arm pit?

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The Stig	Go get it checked out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cyber Spacer	Could possibly be cellulite. It is not abnormal, but can be massaged out. I have had the similar thing. Armpits.. Who would have thought that it would settle in the armpit? Gently massage it out. Usually the cellulite will break apart and the lump will become smaller. IF you do massage it out, make sure that you make sweeping motions toward the head. This won’t do you any good if you massage it down.. so make sure you massage it UP. If you are still worried about it, and the massaging doesn’t work, then go see a masseuse or doctor. They will most likely be able to figure out what is going on with you. Do you have this bump in both armpits? IF so, it is probably cellulite. If it is in one armpit, it is possible to be a tumor. It could very well be just your lymph nodes reacting bad, from what you said about it swelling. Any of the things I have stated might be what is wrong. I hope that my answer was useful to you. Good luck with it! ( go get it checked out though. It could be more serious than you would think it to be, ) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

finddaveluis	could be a swollen gland - get it checked out Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SONIA	Yes I have, I normally get them when im about to come down with a cold, or you may have a in growing hair Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Doc8	If it is in the skin and moves with the skin, it is probably a sebaceous cyst from the hairs. If it is deep, it may be a lymph node. If it is actually a 2cm node you best see a doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

susan w	There are alot of glands in your armpit. seeing as you said it is sore, thats probably what it is. None the less, you really do need to have it checked out by a Dr, as it is also a common place for cysts. If it is a cyst, it need to be taken care of immediately. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michelle	get it checked out, even when checking for breast cancer, you are to check up in the arm pit area. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

veteranpainter	Young Lady, forgive me for not being able to stop the father in me, a lump in the arm pit is not something to take lightly. I mean in any stage, you can take a wait and see approach now.....but please, see a Doctor if it persists. GOOD LUCK....LATER Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Darkangel1111	get checked you never know Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

clutterbug84	make that having anything similar, mine don't hurt there just there, im going the doctors tomorrow night and i think you should too. i don't care if im being overly concerned. hope all goes well chick be safe just see a doctor x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tabbyfur aka patchy puss	could be a skin tag that is sore. Play safe and get it checked. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stinky niks	my son has had the same problem took him to the doctors . it was a blocked sweat gland it will go by its self keep it clean and dont mess with it it should be fine.use a uncented deodorant. good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Allison M	possibly an ingrowing hair, sweat glands swollen, a spot, or an infection. If it doesn't come to a head or go away by the end of next week go and see a doctor - they will be able to advise you much better. Most of all though is do not worry about it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

usamedic420	Mamogram time! What are you waiting for move it! Get this lump while its small. LPN/Air Force Medic Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

philipscottbrooks	I had a lump behind my ear for quite a while. I decided to go to the doctor to find out what it was (not that it was bothering me) and she felt me all over and said my glands were swollen and I should feel ill. I did not so it was a bit of mystery but when she felt my arm pits she said there were lots of glands in this area. Any way she gave me something not sure what it was aa it was a few years ago, may have been anti-biotics and they all went down and life was resumed to normal again. Its worth getting it checked out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fitforlife	Any lump under the arm, under the ear, around the breast is time to see the doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gossai	probably i had something like that when i was at college, but, i never checked....hehe..... BUT, i strongly recommend it.....:), coz you never know Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lebby31	My daughter had this and the doctor said it was a sweat gland. It went on its own. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tinytinkster	yea i did a few mths ago went to the docs and he gave me some anti-biotics to get rid of it dont worry its nothing serious like the idiot who said a tumour mine was gone in a couple of days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lizzy	I suggest you make an appointment to see the nurse or your doctor this could be nothing but its best to be checked out hun. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

julez	Chances are its nothing, but never risk your life. Go to a doctor to have your fears put to rest. If it something more serious, you can get it while its early. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nanniekc	You may have a clogged pore from using deodrant or it could be a swollen gland. Either way have it checked out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Frodette Baggins	The bad news is that a lump of 2cm isn't small! The good news is that if it feels sore, it is unlikely to be cancer. The region of the arm pit contains the lymph nodes, which are the the guys that tend to move the cancer around the body - but it also contains lots of sweat glands (sorry to sound gross) and I suspect that you have a blocked pore that has caused a 'spot.' I would advise you to see your doctor and have this checked out. Be prepared for a bit of a joke, though. I was really skinny at your age and I thought that I could feel a lump in my breast - after a check-up even the doctor laughed - the 'lump' was one of my ribs! He laughed - but I would still have it checked out, despite the jokes! And please don't say that you are not overly concerned yet! Cancer can take over in a matter of weeks - if not days - it can be really rapid - go and see your doctor - PLEASE. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PETER J	I know two people that had similar complaint. Get to a doctor now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pixiechick x	Could be wrong but sounds like a sweat gland.. give it a little while longer, i had one lasted two wks, i went to the doctor in panic and he basically laughed my out the surgry! xxx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

latoya	Do you shave your armpits the reason i ask this is because you could possibly have an ingrown hair if that looks to be the problem try applying a warm compress to it and then pulling the hair out with a tweezers. if that is not the problem then you should go see a doctor since there are lymph nodes in the armpits Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Akasha	Ive also found a lump about that size under my arm pit. The GP keeps regular checks on it but told me it was benign (harmless). Yours probably is too but still worth seeing your doctor. Good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bmac	I would get it checked. It could be anything from just a cyst or a blocked sweat gland. Yes, it could be more serious, but the chances of that are slim. Just have the doctor look at it. Tell her/him if you have had any other symptoms lately like a cold, strep throat or the flu, because it could be just a swollen gland left over from that. The doctor will know. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

paulaflory	yes I have had this and it turned out to be an abscess, it is very easily treated if necessary removed surgically if it persists as mine did, usually antibiotics will clear it but you must see your G.P. to get it confirmed and checked Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Number 3	It could be a spot or boil under the skin - these are common in the arm pit. Does it feel like a usual large pimple? If so, you can wait a few days and keep an eye on it. If you are concerned, or if it feels odd, just pop to the doctors - they see this all the time and you needn't be worried about wasting time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No