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Lump in underarm
My dad got a lump in underarm few months ago it was small but few days ago dad pressed it and it had swollen I had attached the image and doctor had given antibiotics ceftum 500, clindamycin 300 and zerodol sp and told us to wait for 5 days. What is it and what to do next?
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It's an infected sebecious cyst, It's requires Incision and Drainage.
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Basic investigations to know about infection and diabetic status. better to consult surgeon.
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it's has to done Incision and Drainage otherwise it may cause fistula, if left untreated.
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Needs urgent Incision and drainage procedure
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Visit to near surgeon
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First question is he diabetic
Looks like tense tender cyst
Needs incision and Drainage
Antibiotics cover may not be enough
Is opposite side axilla normal or not
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Consult General surgeon Asap
If antibiotic can't control pain,fever,swelling,send pus for culture sensitivity
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Maintain personal hygiene, removal of hair at private parts,don't overuse deodorants, avoid oversweating ,
if found painful swellings over body..don't hesitate to consult at the earliest
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Surgical excision
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Looks infected with surrounding inflammation, mostly an infected sebaceous cyst considering history
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Surgeon consultation and intervention - most likely incision and drainage as unlikely to settle with oral antibiotics alone
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Keep area clean and dry, hair removal to prevent accumulation of sweat and poor wound healing, Check for diabetes
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Looks infected. Need excision or I&D after USG. Intervention needed
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Go to a surgeon.
Inflamed Lymph node/Cyst
Should undergo surgery - incision and drainage if no relief from antibiotics in 3-4 days.
Remove all surrounding hairs.
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Surgeon Consult for surgery
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Go for investigation FNAC of the swelling..from a good pathology lab..it will decide the further course of treatment..
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