So, a swollen lymph node does not necessarily mean cancer. Other reasons a lymph node may swell include: An armpit lump accompanied by signs of infection requires medical treatment. Hidradenitis ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer It all started back in the spring of 2018 with a painful bump in my armpit. Confused, scared, ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver that forms when a bacterial infection reaches the organ. Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to ...

SOME 3,600 women and around 30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland every year. The illness is more common in females over 50. Breast Cancer Ireland last week told how it is also being ...

An armpit lump caused by an allergic reaction will likely clear up with allergy medication and removal of the allergen. If the lump is linked to an infection, such as an abscess, it may go away ...

Clinical presentation of lactational breast abscess usually includes fever, chills, malaise, and recent or recurrent mastitis. Pain, erythema, and firmness over an area of the breast are typically ...

Objective To compare rectal and axillary temperatures in preterm newborns on admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Design Secondary analysis of data collected in a randomised ...

You might need surgery to drain the abscess. Swollen, tender, or enlarged lymph nodes may be felt under one or both of your arms. Breast tissue extends to the armpit, so you may notice a swollen ...

Excessive sweating under the armpits, also called axillary hyperhidrosis (AH), is a common condition that is usually not serious but can be aggravating to those affected. Finding ways to stop sweaty ...

aPsoriasis Research and Treatment Center, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology and Institute of Medical Immunology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie ...