Sore under his arm, left / right woman. Pain when pressed, gives in his hand, inflamed lymph node seal. What hurts, causes, treatment

Pain is always a symptom of a disease in the body. In the armpits (right or left) it can have a variety of origin as from injury to cancers, so the effects of the pain can also be varied. Symptomatology can be manifested during pregnancy or lactation (in females), held its own.

The physiological structure of the armpits. That there may be ill

Axilla is located next to the chest under the shoulder joints. On the front of it is surrounded by a large chest muscle, and behind the broad back muscles. When lifting the arm upwards cavity formed in the art.

The skin layers armpits located:

• hair follicles. The hair in the art to protect a delicate surface layer of the epidermis of diaper rash;
• sweat glands. Sweat does not allow the body to overheat during prolonged exposure in hot conditions;
• sebaceous glands. Produced by their fat prevents drying of the skin and creates a protective barrier against the penetration of certain types of microorganisms.

Under the skin layer arranged armpit:

• fatty tissue. It is necessary to normalize the heat in the body, also is a reserve supply of energy and fat-soluble vitamins;
• blood vessels. Nourish the tissue of oxygen and nutrients, outputted decomposition products;
• nerve fibers. Provide the contractile activity of the muscles and the sense of touch;
• lymph nodes. Protect the body against the development of tumors and prevent the spread of infection throughout the body.

If you violate any of the activities listed components armpits develops pain symptom, indicating the development of pathology.

The causes of pain in the armpit on the left or right

Sore armpit left / right of a woman due to the development of pathologies or injuries.

The main provoking factors of disease are:

• hormonal disorders (puberty, hormonal drugs, pregnancy);
• endocrine diseases (diabetes, impaired activity of the thyroid gland);
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• excess fat;
• cancers;
• abuse of alcohol, fatty and spicy foods, as well as nicotine dependence;
• rubbing the skin of coarse cloth clothing;
• inflammation in the body;
• allergic reaction;
• trauma or surgery in the armpits;
• pathological processes in the joints.

Common causes of pain in the armpits described hereinafter.

lymphadenopathy

Lymph node pathology characterized by an increase in size, without the presence of an inflammatory response in them. Cause of lymphadenopathy are often cancers, tuberculosis, rubella.

Lymph nodes, with a slight increase may not cause severe pain. Their change can be determined not only by palpation, but also visually. At high magnification it manifested pain since stretching occurs nearby tissues and capsules, which itself is a lymph node.

Lymphadenopathy can affect a specific area of ​​the body or the whole body depends on the underlying cause of disease. Together with the increase in the size of lymph nodes altered liver and spleen. The temperature rises rare. long inspection is required for diagnosis.

lymphadenitis

The process of development of inflammatory reaction expressed in lymph nodes as a result of infection. Often accompanied by suppuration followed output content. Cause of disease can serve as the presence of an infectious disease or of infection subcutaneously in the axilla area itself (depilation, trauma, poor operational intervention).

Pain in the inflamed lymph node appears immediately. Perhaps a sharp rise in temperature indicators with accompanying severe headache and weakness. Skin near the lymph node receives bright red and swells. Lymph node itself can grow in size gradually with the development of inflammation.

The disease is detected delivery of analyzes to identify the causative agent. It requires urgent treatment with antibiotics. In severe form of the disease, with the accession of the formation of pus, may require surgical intervention.

hydradenitis

The disease manifests itself passes occlusion of the sweat glands, with subsequent accumulation of sweat subcutaneously suppuration and development process. The disease is accompanied by inflammation of the lymph nodes. Cause of disease is mainly a lack of hygiene measures and the presence of infection (mostly staphylococci) on the skin.

Initially, the disease is characterized by increased itching and burning armpit. Further, due to the development of inflammation, the skin gets red, swells greatly, the temperature rises. Hand movements difficult to produce because of the severe pain.

Further may be present:

• headache;
• general weakness;
• vomiting due to intoxication.

Without a breakthrough therapy formed an abscess occurs independently.

In this case, the contents can get to the next placed the sweat glands and the disease spread further. Also, the infection can penetrate into the deeper tissues with violation of internal organs. Autopsy abscess required to produce permanently followed medication.

mastalgia

It occurs only in females of childbearing age. Pathology expressed the emergence of pain without obvious reasons. Symptom develops as a result of hormonal balance, mainly in the premenstrual period.

Initially, pain occurs in the breast, then spread to the axillary region (may be given in the arm). Additional symptoms are absent. Pathology does not require special treatment and resolves on its own with the start of menses. When severe pain gynecologist or internist hormonal medications can be prescribed.

breast tumors

Sore under his arm, left / right, the woman regularly with exacerbation of symptoms in the presence of tumor formation (of any type). The most common tumors are localized in the mammary glands. As they grow, the pain spreads to the next location of the region, including the armpit. If there is pain in the armpit, the disease is considered to be running.

At the beginning of pathology palpable lump in her breast, and the breast of the possible occurrence of discharge. Breast becomes edematous and the skin, in appearance, similar to lemon rind. The pain intensifies and spreads gradually. Treatment of cancers depends on the stage of the disease. Possibly fatal, even after the removal of cancer cells.

Sebocystoma

Another name for pathology - atheroma. The disease is characterized by obstruction of the sebaceous glands passages with the subsequent development of benign tumors (possibly degeneration in cancers). The reason for the formation of the disease often is the failure of hygiene measures or receiving aggressive medication.

In the early development of pathology armpit formed a small, agile, tight ball. No pain. Further there is a connection of infection, followed by suppuration tumor. In the process of maturation of the pain of an abscess in the axilla increases. The temperature increases.

Autopsy formation can occur independently. In this case, the disease can begin to grow again after a while. Further treatment is required to produce stationary. Produce an autopsy abscess is prohibited in the home. High risk of infection in the deeper layers of skin.

herpes zoster

The disease is more common in women who have had chickenpox (in childhood or in the recent time). Cause of the pathology is a herpes infection, which remains in the body after chickenpox and activated at any time, in the presence of precipitating factors.

The disease begins with aching pain under the armpits and in the ribs. Further symptoms similar to chickenpox (rash with liquid content, temperature, strong attenuation of the organism). Underarm tenderness increases. It requires medication with reception antiviral and anesthetic drugs. The disease is contagious.

Allergy

An allergic reaction in the underarm area may develop as a result of the use of deodorants or formulations for hair removal with aggressive components in the composition. Pathology manifests a burning sensation, itching and local temperature rise. When of infection, the formation of pustules. Treatment is based on the removal of the causative agent of an allergic reaction.

Furunculosis

Underarm pain may indicate inflammation of the hair follicle as a result of getting infections. Women pathology often develops as a result of non-compliance with hygiene, improperly performed waxing procedure or because of close and rough clothing.

Pain symptom may occur on the right or left side, or both.

After contact with the pathogen in the follicle develops inflammatory process, which is further distributed into adjacent sebaceous gland and connective tissues. Initial small lump grows with increased pain and accumulation of pus. By the end of the ripening boil the pain becomes unbearable, hand movements difficult.

The temperature indicators can body reaches 40 degrees. The body is experiencing a strong intoxication. After the release of the contents of the pain and other symptoms fade. The disease is dangerous repetition of the formation of pustules already all over the body. After the elimination of pus in the place of the boil scars remain.

pyoderma

Pyoderma - a purulent lesion of the skin cells, pathogens are disease staphylo- or streptococci. The disease develops as a result of entry of the pathogen into the layers of the epidermis when combing, getting dirty object or scratches because of a strong contamination underarms zone.

Initially marked redness of the skin, followed by formation of pus subcutaneously. There may be itching and flaking. Pain symptom is present to eliminate the disease. overall health of the patient seldom deteriorates.

injuries

Armpits traumatic pain can result from:

• stretching muscles in the art with a sharp picked gravity;
• blow to the shoulder or armpit;
• rubbing the armpit tight clothing;
• long stay in the hands extended position above the head (often during sleep);
• cuts and scrapes;
• thermal or chemical burns.

Pain can be regular, to repair tissue, or amplified while moving the shoulder joint.

Postoperative pain in the chest and armpit

Soreness in the chest and armpit area observed in the recovery period after the operation in this area.

These symptoms are associated with the recovery:

• nerve endings;
• muscle fibers;
• connective tissue and blood vessels.

The integrity of these tissues violated during surgery. On their recovery may require 1-4 months. Dependent on the operation of gravity. For pain use strong painkillers.

The pain on the left armpit with heart disease

Sore under his arm on the left (in women and men) often due to cardiac activity. Accurate conclusion can give a cardiologist after a full examination of the patient.

Together with pain following symptoms may occur in the armpit:

• quick breakdown;
• increased pallor;
• lack of air;
• chest pain;
• violation of the heart rate;
• swelling of the legs.

The pain may be given not only to the armpit, but also in the hand and on the whole side. It requires urgent examination.

To what doctor to contact with pain in the armpit?

If you experience pain in the armpit is required to pass an initial examination by a physician. Expert examination of the patient produces and refines the triggers.

Further examination can be carried out by the following experts:

• neurologist, with lesions of nerve endings;
• mamologist, for suspected benign tumors in the breast;
• oncologist, the presence of cancer;
• infectious diseases, in the presence of infectious agents:
• Cardiologist, in the presence of abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels:
• trauma orthopedic pathologies of the shoulder joint;
• surgeon if pathology is caused by a failed operation;
• lymphology, in violation of the lymphatic system activity;
• allergist-immunologist, in the presence of an allergic reaction.

At suspicion of pain as a result of stress and nervous overload, require treatment by a psychologist. Full inspection at narrow areas of specialists will accurately identify the cause and appropriate treatment.

diagnostic methods

The initial diagnosis is a physician (pediatrician at the Children).

Collection of verbal information:

• when there were pains and what preceded this;
• chronic illness;
• what additional symptoms are present when a pain;
• chronic illness in the immediate family.

visual inspection of the patient:

• palpation of the axilla to detect seals;
• determine the state of the skin (swelling, redness, presence pustules);
• listening to the rhythm of the heart rate and breathing through a stethoscope.

Letting tests to exclude the presence of infection in the body. Also, the concentration of hormones and the presence of IgE (antibodies produced by allergies).

Passage of additional procedures:

• ECG. To detect abnormalities of the heart;
• Ultrasound and MRI to determine the status of internal organs and exclude the presence of tumors;
• X-ray. To identify abnormalities in the joints;
• Mammography. To detect tumors in mammary glands;
• Doppler. For a survey of the state of the lymphatic system.
• Test for the presence of cancer cells.

By specialists diagnostics can be expanded, for a more complete examination.

Treatment of folk remedies and medication

Sore under his arm (left / right) in women more often because of the development of disease, so treatment can be administered by a specialist and only after a full examination. Therapy has the distinction of the cause of pain.

when inflammation

With the development of the inflammatory process requires the use of the following drugs.

The name and the form of drugs	Age-related parameters and constraints	application rules
anti-inflammatory drugs
Ketorolac (tablets)	After 16 years	Take tablet 3 times a day. The course of therapy 5 days
Tsitirezin (tablets, drops)	After 6 years	The dosage is adjusted individually, the treatment course of 3-6 weeks.
antibacterial drugs
Oxacillin (tablets)	In children, use under medical supervision	The daily dose is assigned specialist. Duration of treatment 7-10 days
Clindamycin (tablets)	After 3 years	For tablet 3 times a day to take in 7-10 days
antiviral agents
Acyclovir (tablets)	After 2 years	The dosage is adjusted individually. The course of treatment 5-10 days
Amiksin (tablets)	After 7 years	For tablet 3 times a day. The duration of treatment up to 6 months.
analgesics
Ketanov (tablets)	After 16 years	For tablet 3 times a day for no more than 5 days
Paracetamol (tablets)	After 12 years	According to the tablet 4 times a day for 5-7 days
anti-inflammatory ointment
Radevit	No age restrictions	Apply to the skin 2 times a day to control symptoms
troksevazin	After 14 years	Use 2 times a day for at least 7 days

In advanced stage of the inflammatory process with strong suppuration require surgery.

At a resolution of the attending physician can use folk remedies to clean the lymph:

• combine in equal proportions fresh juice of aloe with red wine and honey. Consumed after 7 days in the morning on an empty stomach with 20 ml;
• Pour 10 grams of dried marigold 200 ml of boiling water. Drink to drink during the day for 4 times. The course of treatment 10 days;
• 2 heads of garlic pieces. Pour 1000 ml of boiling water. After 3 days, taking 15 ml 3 times per day. Infusion store in the refrigerator;
• squeeze the juice from the beets and defend it for 6 hours. To this add the carrot juice in a ratio of 2 parts of beet juice and carrot 1. Taken on an empty stomach in the morning with 100 ml for 7 days.

Selection of drugs is determined by a specialist on the general condition of the patient.

allergies

If an allergic reaction, doctors prescribe drugs from the following list.

The name and the form of drugs	Age-related parameters and constraints	application rules
antihistamines
Suprastin (tablets)	After 3 years	The course of treatment is prescribed individually
Zyrtec (drops)	After 6 months
pain medication
Papaverine (tablets)	After 6 months	Single doses were administered 3 times a day, duration of treatment appointed the doctor
disinfecting ointment
ortofen	After 6 years	Applied to the skin 3-4 times a day for no more than 14 days
sorbents
Polysorb (powder)	There are no restrictions on age	The course of treatment is chosen individually

As a folk therapy required to eliminate allergens from contacting and foodstuffs.

when tumors

In the presence of tumor formation treatment depends on the nature of tumors (benign or malignant). Treatment is carried out under the strict supervision of a physician.

The name and the form of drugs	Age-related parameters and constraints	application rules
antibiotics
Azithromycin (tablets)	No age restrictions	1 tablet per day for 7 days
Amoxicillin (granules)	The dosage and rate of appointed doctor
Potent pain medication
Morphine (injection)	After 2 years	The course of treatment is prescribed individually
methadone	In childhood, not used
anti-inflammatory ointment
Phenylbutazone	After 12 years	Applied to the skin 2-3 times a day for 7-10 days

Self-replacement medicines is unacceptable. In the presence of cancer cells additionally assigned chemotherapy.

Traditional recipes (their use requires to discuss with your doctor):

• applied to the painful area honey (in liquid form). Rinse with water after 40-60 minutes. The multiplicity procedure 4 times a day;
• moisten the cotton wool in fresh lemon juice. Attach to the armpit for 15 min. Repeat four times during the day;
• freeze green tea and applying cubes (neoplastic) until complete dissolution, 3 times a day;
• green walnuts chop and pour kerosene in the proportions 2: 1. One week later this composition to make compresses neoplasm 2 times a day for 20 minutes.

If there is no result of surgical removal of the assigned treatment neoplasms.

with injuries

For pain resulting from injury prescribers.

The name and the form of drugs	Age-related parameters and constraints	application rules
pain pills
Spazmalgon (tablets)	After 6 years	Take one tablet three times a day up to 5 days
Ketorol (tablets)	After 16 years	Serving for tablet 4 times a day and 5 days
painkillers ointment
Vipratoks	After 12 years	Applied to the skin 1-2 times a day to control symptoms
Dolgit (gel)	after a year	Use 3-4 times a day for 10 days
Means external use for accelerating the recovery process
Eplan	In children, use under medical supervision	Applied to the skin 2 times a day for 7-28 days
Bepanten	no restrictions	Use up to 3 times a day to control symptoms
disinfecting ointment
erythromycin	No age restrictions	Applied 1-2 times a day till recovery
neomycin	After 14 years	Apply 1-3 times a day for 7-10 days

Speed ​​recovery after trauma can, using the following recipe:

• Mix wheat flour and fat sour cream in equal proportions. The composition of applying for the night. Atop mounted bandage;
• for 4-6 hours to apply fresh cabbage leaves to 2 times a day;
• celandine clean sheet of film and applied to the affected area for 30-40 min. Repeat 3 times a day.

not recommended for use in the presence of open sores national cooking external agents. Additionally required firmly fix a damaged shoulder armpit, until recovery.

Forecasts and complications

Forecast eliminate pain in the armpit depends on the cause of its appearance, timeliness of treatment and compliance specialist appointments. If the pathology is not running, the success of a full recovery is more than 80%. Late treatment may join secondary diseases, the development of scars and death.

Women and men in the armpit pain can have a variety of nature, from a bruise to the development of cancer. Timely examination and therapy can fully recover from the disease. Armpit is a large accumulation of sweat and sebaceous glands, which is often caused by a blockage of pain on the right or on the left side.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

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