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

Infection
- Boils and abscess
Shaving:
- Folliculitis
Excessive sweat produced
Tight clothing

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Symptoms

Painful Lumps under the skin longer than two weeks?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Skin infection

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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