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Swollen glands. What could it be?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 544545" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Ok, as a nurse, I'm gonna tell you like it is CB. </p><p></p><p>Swollen glands can be anything from a virus to something potentially serious. That you had swollen glands in both your underarm area AND your neck tells me it's probably not a virus (might still be though, but they don't usually affect the armpit unless more symptoms are going on) and it's NOT an ingrown hair. That you had swollen glands in two areas (and yes the armpit one is a huge red flag) tells me you could potentially have something serious going on.</p><p></p><p>CB, you need checked NOW. I get you don't want to shell out 20 bucks and docs scare you. But this is your life you're talking about and if it's something serious, you'll feel mighty foolish having ignored it for 20 bucks or fear. </p><p></p><p>How long since you last did a breast self exam? If it hasn't been within a month, do one NOW. If you're not sure how, google it and find out. Also check the other under arm. Any lumps in the groin area? </p><p></p><p>And since you're reluctant to be checked I'm gonna give you the worst it could be, cancer. And IF that is what it is and it's triggered your lymph system........well let's just say you'll be kicking yourself for that measly 20 bucks everyday for a very long time. </p><p></p><p>So please be smart and get checked. It just isn't worth it not to. by the way swollen armpit glands should ALWAYS be checked by a doctor.</p><p></p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 544545, member: 84"] Ok, as a nurse, I'm gonna tell you like it is CB. Swollen glands can be anything from a virus to something potentially serious. That you had swollen glands in both your underarm area AND your neck tells me it's probably not a virus (might still be though, but they don't usually affect the armpit unless more symptoms are going on) and it's NOT an ingrown hair. That you had swollen glands in two areas (and yes the armpit one is a huge red flag) tells me you could potentially have something serious going on. CB, you need checked NOW. I get you don't want to shell out 20 bucks and docs scare you. But this is your life you're talking about and if it's something serious, you'll feel mighty foolish having ignored it for 20 bucks or fear. How long since you last did a breast self exam? If it hasn't been within a month, do one NOW. If you're not sure how, google it and find out. Also check the other under arm. Any lumps in the groin area? And since you're reluctant to be checked I'm gonna give you the worst it could be, cancer. And IF that is what it is and it's triggered your lymph system........well let's just say you'll be kicking yourself for that measly 20 bucks everyday for a very long time. So please be smart and get checked. It just isn't worth it not to. by the way swollen armpit glands should ALWAYS be checked by a doctor. Hugs [/QUOTE]
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