- Your Armpit Lumps May Also be Known as:
- Both armpits has a bump
- Both armpits has a lump
- Both armpits has a mass
- Both underarms has a bump
- Both underarms has a lump
- Both underarms has a mass
- Bump in both armpits
- Bump in both underarms
- Lump in both armpits
- Lump in both underarms
Top 6 Armpit Lumps Causes
1.Lipoma
A lipoma is a noncancerous growth of fatty tissue cells. A lipoma can develop in almost any organ of the body although they are most commonly found in the subcutaneous layer just below the skin.
You do not need treatment for this condition because it is completely benign; however, if the lesion changes at all, a doctor should be consulted. If you would like it removed, a doctor can cut, freeze, or burn it off.
- Rarity:
- Uncommon
- Top Symptoms:
- skin-colored armpit bump, small armpit lump, marble sized armpit lump
- Symptoms that always occur with lipoma:
- skin-colored armpit bump
- Urgency:
- Wait and watch
2.Skin Cyst
An epidermoid cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. It is caused by trauma or surgery.
You do not need treatment for this condition because it is completely benign; however, if the lesion changes at all, a doctor should be consulted. If you would like it removed, a doctor can cut out the cyst.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- skin-colored armpit bump, small armpit lump, marble sized armpit lump
- Symptoms that always occur with skin cyst:
- skin-colored armpit bump
- Urgency:
- Wait and watch
3.Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is the point in life where your period stops. This happens when the ovaries stop making hormones that keep your cycle going.
Diagnosis doesn't require a blood test and completed menopause is defined as not having a period for the last 12 months. Treatment of symptoms includes diet and exercise, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, and OTC medications as symptoms occur.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, vaginal discharge, trouble sleeping, muscle aches, anxiety
- Symptoms that always occur with symptoms of menopause:
- hidden: menarche status: perimenopausal or postmenopausal
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
4.Wart
Warts are non-serious skin growths caused by a virus that infects the top layer of the skin. They are contagious.
You can try several over-the-counter treatments, including salicylic acid and cryotherapy (freezing). All of this said, most warts go away on their own, but less so in adults.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- skin-colored armpit bump, small armpit lump, scaly armpit bump
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
5.Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the white blood cells. This disease most commonly affects children between the ages of 2-5 years, and is a much more rare disease in adults. People with this disease get sick very rapidly. First, they feel fatigue and dizziness, and eventually the disease leads to bone marrow failure.
You should visit your primary care physician who will be able to coordinate your care with a cancer specialist (oncologist). The oncologist will confirm the diagnosis with blood tests. ALL is a serious condition that is usually treated with aggressive chemotherapy.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, shortness of breath, severe fatigue
- Symptoms that never occur with acute lymphoblastic leukemia:
- inflamed throat
- Urgency:
- In-person visit
6.Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that most often affects the lungs and skin, but can als affect the joints.
You should visit your physician to discuss your symptoms when convenient.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, headache, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, joint pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Armpit Lumps
- Q.Is the bump in your armpit there constantly or does it come-and-go?
- Q.How long have you had this bump?
- Q.Any fever today or during the last week?
- Q.What color is the bump?
If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions, check our armpit lumps symptom checker.
Take a quizArmpit Lumps Symptom Checker Statistics
People who have experienced armpit lumps have also experienced:
- 20% Painful Armpit Lump
- 10% White / Gray Vaginal Discharge
- 10% Coughing Up a Lot of Fluid
People who have experienced armpit lumps had symptoms persist for:
- 34% Over a Month
- 32% Less Than a Week
- 12% One to Two Weeks
People who have experienced armpit lumps were most often matched with:
- 34% Skin Cyst
- 27% Lipoma
- 3% Symptoms of Menopause