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painful lump in my armpit

It started today it is very painful and I also have one on my arm but larger but the one in my armpit hurts real bad what should I do ? looking for help I'm a 51 year old male and I'm starting to worry.

Thanks Dan.
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the one on your arm might be a cyst if it's a lump sticking out of your arm that doesn't really hurt then it probably is. If  it is that then go to the hospital and they will probably refer you to a doctor who will drain it for you. I'm not quite sure of the one on the armpit
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If it's the size of a pencil eraser and red it's probably an infected oil gland. If it's the size of a large grape then I would suggest some type of bacterial infection. Lymph nodes swell and become very painful, especially when pressed. My first thought would be Cat scratch fever. I know that sounds odd but there really is such a thing and it is usually caused by a cat scratch. Either way you will probably need some antibiotics. I was wondering where on your arm the other nodule is. Keep in mind it could be something else entirely.
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There are other posts on here that may help you as well. It could be anything from a swolen lymph node to a clogged pore. Is it like a pimple or more like a mass?
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