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Axillary fatty swolen lymph nodes?

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Bayamón, PR
October 15, 2024
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Swollen lymph nodes in the armpits (axillary lymph nodes) can be a symptom of lupus. Here are some key points about swollen lymph nodes with lupus:

- Diagnosis
- Medical History and Physical Exam: Your doctor will review your medical history and perform a physical exam
- Blood Tests: A complete blood count may be used Show Full Answer

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpits (axillary lymph nodes) can be a symptom of lupus. Here are some key points about swollen lymph nodes with lupus:

- Diagnosis:
- Medical History and Physical Exam: Your doctor will review your medical history and perform a physical exam.
- Blood Tests: A complete blood count may be used to measure the number of each blood cell type.
- Imaging Tests: X-rays or CT scans may be used to look for swollen lymph nodes in other areas.
- Biopsy: A sample from the lymph node may be taken to examine under a microscope.

- Treatment:
- The treatment depends on the cause of the swelling.
- If no treatment is needed, symptoms can be managed at home with over-the-counter pain relievers and warm compresses.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Swollen Lymph Nodes With Lupus: Neck, Armpits, and More" on MyLupusTeam.

October 15, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member same here, my left armpit has one enlarged lymph node

June 26
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member yes, mine is the left side also 🤔

October 19, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member i Guess that is part of it but i was reading an article in the cáncer society pague that swolen lymph nodes sometimes has a conection with sjogren and some type of blood cáncer and the medication Imuran also and that the Best thing to do is a biopsy.

October 19, 2024 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had a swollen lump in my axillary area a few years before I was diagnosed with SLE. I had an ultrasound at that time and was told it’s just tissue. It didn’t hurt and it has decreased in size since. I hope yours is not significant.

October 16, 2024

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