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Armpit swollen

Newtothisall123
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I've noticed that one armpit seems to be slightly swollen compared to the other. It is barely noticeable to the eye, unless looking at the armpit crease when my arms are down - it just looks like a slightly larger bulge on one side. My partner is convinced I'm just being silly and I have gained a bit of weight during lockdown, so part of me wants to think it's weight gain and some extra armpit fat! 
 

ive got no pain at all, but it just feel like the very edge of my armpit is swollen. I don't have any other symptoms and since it's hardly noticeable to the eye, I feel silly calling my doctor about it. 
 

any advice would be appreciated as I'm not sure I'm checking properly! 

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  • Hello Newtoallthis123,

    You shouldn't feel silly about calling the doctor, they are there to investigate anything you're concerned about. When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be tempting to look for answers on an online forum, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can diagnose you is your doctor.  

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia

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  • Hello Newtoallthis123,

    You shouldn't feel silly about calling the doctor, they are there to investigate anything you're concerned about. When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be tempting to look for answers on an online forum, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can diagnose you is your doctor.  

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia

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