Armpit lump worry

I've found a pea sized lump in my armpit about a week ago. It's not painful and i havent been ill at all recently.  Saw the gp this morning who checked it and checked my breasts also. Was advised to monitor it for about a month and she thinks it may be a swollen gland? Should i be concerned at all?

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    Unfortunately, we can't really give you specific medical advice on this forum, so do suggest that you take the advice of your GP, who has seen you and assessed you recently.

    Lymph nodes come up and down all the time, as they are part of our immune system, and they often respond to any viral or bacterial infections. They can take weeks, sometimes months, to settle back down. You can also cause armpit skin issues from time to time, if you shave under your arms.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda