I have recently suffered pain in shoulders, back, bruised underarms from using crutches. Now I have a swollen lump under my arm. Can using crutches cause your lymph nodes to swell or become damaged.?
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Q: Can using crutches cause an under arm swollen lymph node.
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9/23/09 12:03pm
I'd imagine crutches might cause soreness in your underams, and possibly some swelling. If it's a painful lump, it might be an unrelated infection. If you're off the crutches, and the lump doesn't go away within a week or so; or if it becomes larger/more painful, you should see a doctor to see what's causing the problem, OK? In the meantime, please read our post on armpit lumps. Good luck - PJH
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