Inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm. What if the pain is increased. The reasons than to treat women, men, baby at home

When under his arm begins to be felt painful inflammation and redness of the affected lymph node people often do not know what to do. To what expert to address and what to treat.

The causes of inflammation of lymph nodes under the arm

Pain in the armpits is due to the fact that inflamed apocrine sweat glands. Infection occurs when staphylococci penetrate through the ducts inside the breast.

Cause inflammation may be due to:

• injury to the skin, wounds while shaving armpits when inflamed hair follicles;
• postponed colds, viral or bacterial infections;
• any disease of breast cancer in women. For example, mastitis or cancerous growths;
• diseases arising in the mouth;
• thrombophlebitis;
• Use of low quality deodorants;
• HIV;
• cancer;
• lymphoma;
  
• fungal diseases.

signs of inflammation

Generally, inflammation is observed in young people at work especially hard sweat glands. Most striking is the depression armpits.

Inflamed lymph node may be accompanied by:

• painful sensations tripping on inflamed node;
• swelling and redness;
• chills and fever, indicating the available inflammation in the body;
• a feeling of weakness and fatigue;
• itching in the inflamed site.

Disease begins a small swelling or edema. Then there is a gradual increase in the tumor to 1 - 2 cm. Inflammation is soldered to the skin, which in the beginning of the process becomes red, and in the further course of the disease - cyanotic. Then boil becoming more and more the shape of a cone, popularly called "suchim udder" or has the form of hemispherical unit.

In the further course of the abscess pus nodes are softened. In the middle of the tumor appears fistulous opening through which pus will come out creamy consistency, green - yellow. This process takes about 2 weeks, during which inflammation cavity gradually cleared of pus, ending scarring.

What if a lymph node under the arm is inflamed and sore?

Inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm (what to do, will be described later in this article) are treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs. Once discovered under his arm painful induration, swelling or redness, you should immediately visit a clinic.

It is best to consult a physician, he will understand the best approach to what expert. You can not use self-medication and trifle with such a serious problem as inflammation of lymph nodes.

Which doctor contact with the inflammation of the lymph nodes?

Inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm are often involved in the therapist. He appoints the tests after which determines what to do with the problem. You can go to your GP, therapist or GP. If the child is ill - need write access to the primary care pediatrician. Performing the inspection, the doctor will be able to more informed indicate the right specialist.

It can be:

• endocrinologist;
  
• ENT;
• dermatologist;
• oncologist;
• surgeon;
• gynecologist.

Diagnostics

To the physician was able to determine exactly what caused the inflammation and prescribe the right treatment, you need to pass some tests.

They are:

• to identify the fungus;
• on the recognition of pathogens;
• virology - without viral influence;
• serological tests at dermatoses caused by microorganisms;
• in autoimmune diseases;
• on vascular disorders;
• by biochemical analyzes of blood - the internal organs;
• X-ray examination;
• to identify malignancies;
• Mantoux test.

The analysis of the results obtained by the study will help the dermatologist to understand the reason due to which the disease has begun.

Methods of treatment depending on the cause of the disease

Inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm (what to do and what method of treatment to be applied, will be dependent on the reason that caused the problem) may occur due to the penetration of the microbe through skin damage.

In the presence of many large infiltrates that cause pain during movement, a dermatologist may prescribe antibiotics:

1. lincomycin, take 3 times a day;
   
2. penicillin, reception 4 times a day;
3. Erythromycin, take 4 times a day.

Also apply:

• vitamins A, B and C;
• ichthyol lubricated with ointment;
• wet cotton wool soaked in 2% salicyl alcohol, the skin around the lymph node;
• calendula tincture, alcohol, lubricate the skin near the tumor.

For removal of pain and swelling is used in the form of an injection or tablets:

• diclofenac;
• Meloxicam.
• Apply Dimexidum compresses in the ratio - 1 part formulation to 4 parts water.

Will help reduce the swelling: loratadine and cetirizine. It is struggling with tumor infiltration in the enzyme preparation serrata.

Antibiotics for the inflammation: the name, instructions for use

Inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm (what to do and how to take antibiotics decides therapist and dermatologist) is treated comprehensively.

In the treatment of lymphadenitis, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics such appointment:

amoxicillin	It has a greater efficiency in the majority of aerobic bacteria. Receiving, from 250 to 500 mg every 8 hours.
amoxiclav	1 tablet. Hour course from 5 to 14 days, every 8 h.
azithromycin	It has a large range of effects on microbes and bacteria. 1 tablet per day, one hour before meals or two hours. after a meal, without chewing. Course - 3 days.

It is important not to miss the beginning of the disease, to slow down the onset of inflammation and speed up his recovery. But if the disease has already spilled over into the chronic form, a dermatologist prescribe medication even stronger: Ethionamide - is used inside, once a day for 0.5 or 1 c, medication should be taken in 2 or 3 stages or Isoniazid (Tubazid.) - take it to 15 mg / kg per day, 2 or 3 times a week, or 300 mg day.

Effective ointment reduces inflammation, the use of the scheme

To remove the inflammation under his arm appointed ointment:

• troksevazin - acting drug as reducing inflammation in the tissues, prevents the occurrence of blood clots, reduces the edema and improves blood flow. Troksevazin applied 2 times a day, rubbing gently until completely absorbed in the affected area. The course of 6-7 days.
• heparin ointment - removes swelling, inflammation, prevents thrombosis, improves the properties of the blood, reduces pain. Do not apply ointment if there is damage to the skin and exposed areas of the wounds. And also contraindicated ointment application on mucous membranes. The painful area with a thin layer applied ointment and rub with light movements into the skin 3-4 times a day. Course - 3-5 days.
• salicylic - ointment inhibits the proliferation and growth of viruses, bacteria and kills fungi. It improves blood flow and restores the skin, reduces skin inflammation. Application masi contraindicated in children. Sore spot should be washed with an antiseptic solution. A thin layer of ointment to the skin surface, the top shelter cloth gauze. Course application 6-20 days. The bandage was replaced by fresh one once for 2 or 3 days. No ointment is applied to the mucous membranes and birthmarks.
• Ihtiolovaya (Tubazidovaya) - ointment inhibits the multiplication and growth of harmful microorganisms causing their death. Anesthetic, strengthens the vascular wall, improves blood flow, reduces inflammation. Apply the medication to the affected areas, you need to put a bandage on top. Repeat 2 times a day.

Chloroethyl against inflammation of lymph nodes: how and how much to apply

Action chloroethyl is anesthetic and analgesic effect. Its action is short, from 15 to 20 minutes. When applying the product to the skin, the action occurs within 10 seconds. Chloroethyl not addictive and has no toxic effects, but it can not be used in violation of the skin and you are hypersensitive to the drug.

Remove the cap from the spray head of the drug and sprinkle on the affected area, with a height of 30 cm. After a few seconds, the treated area will lose its sensitivity. Apply chloroethyl 1 per day. The course of 7 to 10 days.

Physiotherapy: methods and duration of treatment

A dermatologist can prescribe:

1. UFO (Ultraviolet irradiation) - begins with the treatment 2 and gradually increased to 8 biodozy therapy. The course of treatment 5 sessions.
   
2. ultrahigh frequency - well eliminates inflammation. The treatment lasts 7-15 minutes.
3. Supersonic soundings therapy - it helps to dissolve inflamed infiltrate. The duration of exposure to ultrasound - 7 min. Rate - from 8 to 10 procedures per day.
4. Laser therapy - a positive effect on the removal of edema, pain and inflammation. Improves the regeneration of tissue and blood flow to the inflamed site.
5. Flyuktuorizatsiyu - applies effects of large and medium-sized doses for 10 minutes. Course - 5 sessions.

Immunotherapy: the best means

The goal of immunotherapy is to stimulate the immune system, destroying degenerate cells. To date, special vaccines are developed that are designed to push the immune system to fight and the further destruction of antigens and mutant cells.

Assign inhibitors and the use of immunomodulators to stimulate the immune system and to bind harmful group of molecules.

Adaptive shifting the T-lymphocytes of the patient and change their properties in the laboratory. Meaning treatment is thus to enter into the diseased cells necessary medicines and genetically modify it. Then, such cells are returned, greatly enhancing the immune system.

Traditional recipes for treatment at home

Inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm (which is done at home will be discussed later) can remove traditional medicine:

• The average oven bake, crude bulb, until soft. Remove and discard the husk, and chop the onion into mush. To add onion 1 tbsp tar pharmacy. l. and mix. Put on a clean cloth and apply to the affected area for 20 minutes. every 3 hour.

  

• Piece of rosin melt in a pan, add to it a little sunflower oil, grated onion and a bit of soap. The mixture was put on a cloth and apply to the painful area.
• Echinacea alcoholate diluted with water 1: 2. Moistened with a cheesecloth and apply to inflammation at night or during the day for 10 hours.

When the operation is necessary?

A dermatologist can prescribe the operation if it sees signs of infiltration of melting to reveal ripe abscess. Also apply a bandage with proteolytic enzymes trypsin and himopsina.

A particular danger is the abscess, in its final stage of development, when there is a formation of pus.

Because inflammation can go on nearby organs. The surgeon, after administration of anesthetic to the affected produces dissection boil and remove dead tissue part and purulent masses. After surgery, the wound treatment occurs antiseptics and antibiotics, disinfecting the tumor site. Next, the physician adjusts the wound drainage and sews her edge.

Possible complications of lymph node inflammation

can often be relapses, especially if the patient is lowered immunity or develop vitamin deficiencies. Then, the disease may progress to a chronic relapsing form that can lead to whole clusters of inflamed nodes having different development cycle. Another in danger lies in the fact that the disease can pass on the entire body and begin to inflammation throughout the body.

Prevention for women, men and children

It should be attentive to any skin damage, especially already ill with inflammation of the lymph nodes. Noticing the wound on the skin, it should immediately process any antiseptic: hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate or sodium furatsilina.

You can not squeeze out blackheads or pimples, as it is very easy to place in damaged skin infection, which can develop into swollen lymph nodes.

If you have had contact with a person prone to infection, take an antiviral drug to prevent, for example, rimantadine.

Forecast

If inflammation of the lymph nodes not yet in the running stage of development, then it is possible to avoid further inflammation and treated safely. The main thing to recognize the onset of the disease, visit a dermatologist and time to start reception of medicines. If the time of onset of the disease will be missed, while avoiding the boil will be impossible.

Identification of the inflamed lymph nodes under the arm in the early stages of its formation and timely access to a dermatologist, will allow earlier start treatment and avoid the risk of dangerous complications, such as an infected pus in the blood flow, which can result in even fatal outcome. Therefore, finding the skin begins a painful seal, you need to know what to do.

Should immediately go to a clinic and undergo prescribed by a dermatologist or physician studies for the early commencement of infection control.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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