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I stay in Hove and I am an international student. I haven't

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Hi Pearl, I am Arunima, I stay in Hove and I am an international student. I haven't registered with a GP yet but I would like an urgent consultation
JA: Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking?
Customer: I have a slight swelling and a slight lump in my right arm pit
JA: How long have you had the lump? Is it hard or soft?
Customer: I am not really sure about the timeline but I think its been there for at least more than a week
JA: Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?
Customer: And I am not sure but it does feel hard, its not painful when I poke it but when I try to grip it, its slight painful No, my medical history is all clean
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Greetings,
Thank you for your question.
I will try my best to help you.
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How old are you?

Since when are you having it?

How large is it?

Is it soft or firm?

Is it movable?

Is it increasing in size?

Any recent illness?

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Customer: replied 3 days ago.
Thank you, doctor

I am 20 years old. I think I have had it for almost more than a fortnight, it seems firm, its not movable, I am not sure if it is increasing in size as I have not kept a regular check on it. I recently just had some cold and cough and slight fever. I smoke, usually 1-3 cigarettes a day and the lump so far has not caused any irritation or any other issue but the left armpit is visibly swollen than the right one. I am sorry, the lump is in the left one and not right
Customer: replied 3 days ago.
I am not exactly certain if it is even a lump or just the thick skin but it feels like a knot.


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Thank you for waiting.
I am very sorry for your symptoms.
I understand your concern.
It can be a cyst of skin.
Common one is epidermoid /sebaceous cyst.
It usually arises from swelling of sebaceous gland.
Trauma or injury to skin can be a factor.
A lymph node enlargement can occur too.

Usually, these are benign ones.
Please do not worry.

You can wait & watch.
During next routine visit to doctor, you can show it.

However, if it enlarges or if you develop pain, then you would need examination sooner.
I hope this information will be helpful.
If you have any query, please feel free to ask.
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Customer: replied 3 days ago.
So, there is nothing to worry about?
Because I know it has been there for a while but I did not pay much attention to it and with the difference in the respective armpits' appearances?

It is usually benign & not serious.

Still, if it continues to increase in size, you would need examination sooner.

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Customer: replied 3 days ago.
Thank you

 

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