I have 3 lumps under my right armpit and they hurt when i touch them. What do you think they are?

i have had them for 6 days and they seem to be growing
Answer:
One of the more common symptoms associated with HIV is lymphadenopathy, a swelling of the lymph nodes of the arm pits (axilla), groins, neck, chest, and abdomen. While most times this swelling is often just a result of HIV, there are serious conditions that are associated with enlarged lymph nodes. Let鈥檚 get the facts about lymphadenopathy. Lymph nodes are small, bean-sized organs of the immune system, distributed widely throughout the body. Lymph fluid, the fluid that collects foreign substances throughout the body, is filtered through the lymph nodes where the immune system can rid those foreign substances from the body.As lymphatic fluid passes through the lymph nodes, immune system cells and fluid remain, causing the lymph nodes to swell, often times to many times their size.About Hiv
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There are several reasons that cause this swelling.
A Local Infection
Often times, the site of lymph node swelling can pinpoint the location of the infection that is causing it. For instance, a throat infection may cause lymph node swelling in the neck. Other infections, such as viral illnesses can cause generalized swelling of lymph nodes all over the body, such as the case in HIV infections.Opportunistic Infection Fact SheetsA Lymph Node Infection
Sometimes the lymph nodes can themselves become inflamed and infected. This type of infection is called lymphadenitis and can cause a painful swelling of the lymph nodes.Lymphoma
Cancer can invade the lymphatic system and immune system and cause a condition known as lymphoma which can cause a non-tender swelling of the lymph nodes. There are two types of lymphoma, Hodgkin鈥檚 and Non-Hodgkin鈥檚.A Lymphoma OverviewWhat are the Symptoms of Lymphadenopathy?
Obviously swollen lymph nodes is one symptoms of lymphadenopathy. There are other symptoms as well.
swollen, enlarged lumps in the neck, back of the head, or other locations of lymph nodestenderness of the nodes, although the nodes may not be painful at allwarmth or redness of the skin over the lymph nodesfeverhistory of infection or illnessSymptoms of an HIV InfectionIs There a Treatment for Lymphadenopathy?
Once swollen lymph nodes are identified, is there a treatment for the condition? First, the cause of the swelling has to be identified. Is there a viral illness? Is there an infection of the lymph nodes themselves? Does the patient have lymphoma? Once the cause is determined, treatment of the cause will usually result in a resolution of the lymphadenopathy. These can include:
antibiotics to treat any bacterial infectionsantivirals to treat any viral illness present such as HIVa lymph node biopsy made be needed to identify cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, chemotherapy will be used to treat the cancer and reduce the lymph node swelling.depending on the cause, sometimes the lymphadenopathy is monitored without treatment and eventually resolves on it鈥檚 own. If you have found what you think may be swollen lymph nodes under your arms or groins or in your chest, abdomen, or neck, notify your doctor immediately so the cause can be determined and treated.

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Hidradenitis.

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sounds to me like ingrown hairs! have you shown your family ?

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with all do respect, maybe you should see a doctor and not be asking yahoo.. %26gt;.%26gt;;;

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Toumers or Cancer you definatly need to go to the doctor.

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Go have it checked.

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you need to go to your doc like now! don't wait.

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They could be swollen lymph nodes, which need to be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. It could be just some kind of infection showing up in your lymph nodes, and you may need an antibiotic.

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What size are they? Small could be ingrown hairs. If they are under the skin and not red/visible it could be an infected lymph gland, which can be cleared up with an antibiotic. Check with your doctor.

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swollen glands,see doc

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Sound to me like cysts, or maybe an infected sweat gland. You should have a doctor look at it, you may need antibiotics. Or, it could just be a pimple thats really deep. Have it checked.

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There are lots of lymph nodes in the armpit area, so most lumps that you feel in that area are swollen lymph nodes. It could mean many different things, so go see your doctor. He or she will have a better idea as to what's going on after doing an exam. Hope this helps, and I hope you feel better soon!

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could be tumors or cancer, go to the doctor!

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Oh my gosh, I HAD THAT TOO. The lump went away though.
It may be lymph nodes...breast cancer possibility.
But sometimes it could just be like an infection from shaving or putting deodorant. If it doesn't go away in a week, go to the doctor and have it checked.

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They are called buboes and are a result of the bubonic plague and it does still exist. That would probably be the least worrying thing it could be. You need to see a doctor because it could be potentially dangerous and it's also EXTREMELY CONTAGIOUS. You must go now. Good Luck. If you have been around a zoo, or other primates lately then that is probably what that is.

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it could be in grown hairs but you really should speak with a professional..if you look at these answers it could just make you paranoid.

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