Enlargement of the Lymph Nodes/Cyst/Blocked Sweat Gland - Medtick
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Enlargement of the Lymph Nodes/Cyst/Blocked Sweat Gland

What is it?

Painful lumps in lymphoma nodes area: neck (behind ears), armpits and/or groin.

Most lymph nodes type cysts and/or blocked glands calm down and disappear with in two weeks. If longer than two weeks , then please see your medical doctor for further investigation

Cause

Symptoms

  • Painful Lumps under the skin longer than two weeks?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

General tips

  • Warm/hot compression over the abscess will help to drain it.
  • One can put cold products (not direct ice – a change of temperature can make it worst and cause frostbite) to help and cool it down and reduce inflammation.
  • Over the counter pain medicine like an Paracetamol or ibuprofen (if suitable, ask your pharmacist)
  • Do not ever try to squeeze the lumps in an effort to pop them out.
  • Do not ever try to poke the lumps using a needle to drain it out by yourself.
  • Squeezing or poking can lead to a more serious infection.

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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