Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath
Infectious Diseases
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Hello doctor,
I popped a boil under my armpit a few days ago. Then yesterday afternoon, I noticed a lump under my armpit. It was swollen and firm. It is not particularly painful, but it aches when I apply pressure. So throughout the day, I used a warm compression on it. There was no fever or other symptoms. It was around the size of a grape, but now it has shrunken to the size of a pea, is no longer painful, and is soft. I have consulted a doctor and have prescribed Capsule Cloxacillin 500 mg three times daily. I suffer from health anxiety, and I constantly check the internet because I am afraid that I could get cancer.
Please assure me everything is alright since my concern is on the roof.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Do not be anxious. The swelling beneath your armpit could be due to some typical infections. Keep your armpits clean, and try to take a bath at least twice a day. Consume healthy and nutritious foods. Avoid oily and processed foods. Continue taking medications as prescribed by your doctor. It is essential to keep your armpit clean and dry to avoid these problems. Keep yourself hydrated.
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