Axillary lymph nodes - part of the lymphatic system of the body aimed at filtering lymphatic fluid from the upper extremities of the body, the chest and breast glands.
If there are any abnormalities inflamed lymph nodes and increase in size. This process is accompanied by pain and discomfort. Especially dangerous inflammation of the axillary nodes for women.
The content of the article:
- 1 Causes of pain lymph nodes under the arms
- 2 Types of diseases in which the sore underarm lymph nodes
- 3 Diagnosis of lymph nodes under the arms of pain
- 4 When to see a doctor
- 5 Prevention of pain lymph nodes under the arms
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6 Methods of treating pain underarm lymph nodes
- 6.1 Medications
- 6.2 Traditional methods
- 6.3 Other methods
- 7 possible complications
- 8 Video of inflammation of lymph nodes
Causes of pain lymph nodes under the arms
Sore lymph nodes in the armpits in women for several reasons, which are formed in the body, and outside:
| factors | mechanism of Action | Causes |
| internal | Hematogenous (infection through the bloodstream) |
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| Lymph (infection via the lymph) |
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| external | Contact (mechanical damage) |
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| Indirect |
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Types of diseases in which the sore underarm lymph nodes
Axillary lymph node inflammation occurs most often as a result of the defeat of an organism or virus bacterial infection, as well as exacerbation of chronic forms of certain diseases and tumors in the presence of body. Provoke an inflammatory process can absolutely any infection, virus or fungus. Infectious form of inflammation of lymph nodes is called lymphadenitis.
Diseases that promote increased lymph nodes are classified as follows:
1. According to the pathogen type:
- specific diseases - occur in the presence of specific bacteria to background disease tuberculosis, syphilis, tularemia, gonorrhea.
- nonspecific - disorders, atypical for this organism (influenza virus, Escherichia coli, streptococci, Candida fungus).
2. On the hearth of occurrence:
- primary - external inflammatory diseases (abrasions, ulcers, ringworm, thrombophlebitis, hidradenitis).
- secondary - internal diseases that cause inflammation (influenza, SARS, breast, cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, HIV).
3. The shape of the flow:
- inflammatory diseases - any viral, fungal and bacterial infections, injuries and festering.
- Non-inflammatory diseases - the presence of tumors and neoplasms (cancers, lymphoma, sarkaidoz), endocrine diseases system, accompanied by hormonal disruptions (gipotirioz, diabetes, thyroid adenoma, obesity).
Hurt the lymph nodes in the armpits in women can and because of the presence of chronic diseases of the the gastrointestinal tract (ulcerative colitis, gastritis, cholecystitis, cholangitis), liver (cirrhosis, hepatitis), ENT (chronic sinusitis, bronchitis). Just enlarged lymph nodes is one of the first signs of breast cancer.
Diagnosis of lymph nodes under the arms of pain
Reveal inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arms on their own is not difficult, because it is accompanied by symptoms discomfort, redness of the affected area, increasing lymphatic tissue and an increase in temperature body. Swollen nodes are easy to find by palpation. However, the diagnosis of pain, to identify and correct the problem will only experienced specialist.
Inflammation axillary nodes dangerous because at an initial stage of a disease is as typically occurs in a hidden form, and discover it by yourself is possible only during exacerbations symptoms.
Diagnostics in the following ways:
- Visual examination and history taking - palpation of the axillary lymph nodes, the patient survey to detect the presence of chronic, hereditary and recently illness.
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General blood and urine tests - to detect the presence of infections in the body.
- conducted additional analyzes in the case of white blood cell count abnormalities with to determine the causative agent:
- in the case of serum samples suspected venereal infections;
- Mantoux test, X-rays and sputum in suspected tuberculosis;
- mammography, CT, histological examination of lymph node puncture, with the possible presence of cancer cells.
- Ultrasound examination to generally evaluate the state of the lymph nodes under the armpits.
Using these or other methods of diagnosis in each case individually, and depends on the overall test results.
Pass the primary examination and pass a standard set of tests can be at the state clinic for free. Ultrasound investigation can go in the same place or at any private clinic. The cost of the procedure begins in Moscow from 1 thousand. rub. Biopsy axillary nodes will cost from three thousand. rub. Diagnostics in this area are engaged in more than 80 metropolitan hospitals.
When to see a doctor
Sore lymph nodes in the armpits of women both in the presence of infections in the body, and when hormonal changes during menstruation and pregnancy.
They can grow in exacerbation of chronic diseases (chronic form), and spontaneously manifested rapidly during operation failures organism (acute form). Symptoms of acute forms of inflammation are the most pronounced. In the first stage nodes inflamed and causes pain when pressure is applied to them.
The second stage requires immediate treatment to the doctor, and is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- a significant increase in the lymph nodes;
- pain and discomfort;
- signs of weakness and lethargy;
- fever.
The third stage of acute forms of inflammation expressed purulent processes with severe pain and high fever. However, proper treatment requires not only acute but also chronic form of inflammatory manifestations. If symptoms should immediately contact a physician.
According to the survey results the doctor will prescribe additional consultation with the following experts:
- mammalogy;
- infectious diseases;
- surgeon;
- endocrinologist;
- oncologist.
Do not forget that inflamed lymph node may not only due to the common cold, but in more serious cases - in the presence of tumors. Therefore, an accurate diagnosis and determine the cause of the pain may only doctor. After the elimination of inflammation and foci of infection, should be regularly monitored by a physician during the six months.
Prevention of pain lymph nodes under the arms
A set of preventive measures aimed at minimizing the risks of inflammation of lymph nodes, includes:
- measures to strengthen the immune system;
- regulation of perspiration with the help of proper nutrition;
- timely vaccination against viral and bacterial infections;
- limiting contact with animals;
- personal hygiene;
- the use of quality tools for depilation and care for the underarms;
Hurt the lymph nodes under the arms of women are due to getting infections after shaving - Additional measures for the prevention of colds during the cold season.
Methods of treating pain underarm lymph nodes
The methods and order of treating underarm lymph nodes will depend on the cause of the inflammation. The whole complex of procedures aimed not only at eliminating the pain and swelling, but also for the treatment of the root cause of the problem.
Medications
Treatment nodes to identify the source of the inflammation is reduced to decrease discomfort of the patient with the help of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointments:
- troksevazin - lymph nodes should smear 2 times a day to reduce inflammation, but no more than 7 days. The cost of the drug - from 180 rubles.
- nimesil - Apply 2 times a day for a week. Price - from 300 rubles.
- heparin ointment - used up to 3 times a day for 7 days. Cost ointment - from 40 rubles.
- borated petrolate - 2 times a day, no more than 7 days. Price ointment - from 50 rubles.
In addition to the ointment to numb the inflamed site and delay the process of its development will help the anesthetic drug Chloroethyl. Cylinder room temperature should be sprayed from a distance of at least 30 cm from the skin. Normally a single application is sufficient with a view to freezing. Numbness occurs after only a few seconds. The commercially available drug is not available.
Swollen lymph nodes in most cases accompanied by infection, eliminate which will help the group pinitsillinov antibiotics and macrolides, designated expert:
- Amoxicillin - from 50 rub .;
- Augmentin - 130 rub .;
- Sumamed - ot200 rub .;
- Flemoklav - 300 rub .;
- Flemoksin - 250 rub .;
- Amoxiclav - from 100 rubles.
Drugs are administered in a dosage corresponding to the weight or age of a patient every 6 - 8 hours. within 10 - 14 days, after which the inflammation of the lymph nodes and runs take normal.
If the cause of the inflammation has served virus (common cold, SARS, influenza, herpes), there shall be antiviral drugs:
- Rimantadine - 40 rub .;
- Kagocel - 250 rub .;
- Arbidol - from 140 rub .;
- Citovir - 300 rub .;
- Anaferon - from 230 rub .;
- Groprinosin - from 500 rubles.
They should apply for the initial signs of the virus in the first 2 - 3 days of the onset of symptoms, as well as for prevention of colds season. Admission cough medications help destroy the virus and reduce inflammation in the lymph nodes.
Traditional methods
Application of the methods of traditional medicine is possible in conjunction with prescription drugs. They are aimed at strengthening the immune system, the output of pathogens from the body and removing the inflammatory processes.
- Tea from marigold will clear the body of harmful substances. Brewed sachet in a glass of water split into 4 divided doses throughout the day. Drink this tea can be up to 10 days.
- Echinacea - one of the best immunomodulatory traditional medicine. Pharmacy tincture must take 20 - 30 drops to 50 ml of water, 3 times a day after meals. Course Duration - 1 month.
- anti-inflammatory infusions can help relieve the painful symptoms. To do this, mix chamomile, succession and currant leaves in equal shares. Pour grass glass of boiling water for 1 h., Filter, and divided into 2 doses per day. Rosehip tea, linden Hypericum or has a similar effect.
- The use of garlic, honey and lemon either individually or together, would reduce the risk of colds and helps heal the virus faster. To prepare the mixture must be 5 lemons (with peel, but without seed) and 5 peeled garlic cloves grind, pour 500 ml of liquid honey. The mixture was stored in the refrigerator, taken 2 times a day for 1 h. l. a glass of water for 2 months.
- Anti-inflammatory gauze compress on the lymph node made from fresh juice of celandine and alcohol in equal parts. The mixture should be slightly warm, compress to do at night to eliminate inflammation.
Other methods
Besides the basic drug treatment, the doctor may prescribe additional ways to eliminate swelling and pain:
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physiotherapy - treatment lymph node using ultrasound, laser or electrophoresis antibiotic substances allows better penetrate the space localization of infectious foci.
- compresseson the night of homeopathic preparations - ichthyol Dimexidum ointment or accelerating the removal of edema;
- vitamin and immune stimulating complexes to alleviate the symptoms of the disease and strengthen the body, to prevent recurrence of inflammation foci;
- antihistamines taken in case of an allergic reaction to a deodorant.
In identifying tuberculosis, concomitant treatment of lymph nodes is carried out in a hospital. Surgical intervention may be required when the form of purulent inflammation in case of failure of medicinal therapies. Abscesses are opened and then treated as a festering wound.
Upon detection of cancer cells carried chemotherapeutic treatment may remove some groups of nodes (lymphadenectomy).
possible complications
Hurt underarm lymph nodes in women with deviations in the body, is inflamed due to their increased load as a barrier filter that blocks foreign organisms and toxins.
Delays in treatment of inflamed lymph nodes can lead to serious consequences:
- the appearance of skin festering on the lymph nodes;
- proliferation of septic fields in the fatty tissue surrounding the lymph node (cellulitis);
- shock other systems by infection via the blood stream (septicemia);
- thrombophlebitis as a result of infection in the blood;
- osteomyelitis appearance - the defeat of the bony structures and surrounding tissues;
- encephalitis development;
- fistula formation;
- emergence of malignant tumors.
Lymph node pain may be a symptom not only of infection, but also the possible presence of tumors. Especially frequent cases of inflammatory processes under the armpits of women as a result of autoimmune diseases, hormonal disruption, during pregnancy and lactation.
Therefore, you must undergo an annual general survey of the state of the body and be sure to visit mammalogy.
Author: Anna Lalochkina
Registration of the article: Mila Friedan
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