How do you know if its a lump or spot?

[ThornyRose]

I have a lump/spot under my arm which has been there a couple of weeks.

Should I be concerned?

bump

can you give a detailed description ?

Its in my armpit, hard. Um.... What else should I look for?

size? proximity to surface of skin?
Tender if you press it?
Any colouration?

sudden or gradual onset?

does it move around when you press it?

Its been there for a couple of weeks, didnt notice it and then suddenly it was there.

I can hold the sides of it and move it around. Dont think its tender. it looks a little red in the mirror.

Its more long than round but I can cover it with my fingertip. It doesnt really stick up above my skin, its just really hard

if it is pea sized or smaller it is probably a lymph node.

possibly an infected hair follicle.
I would make a GP appointment for about ten days from now, and cancel the appointment if it goes away. Hope this helps

Thanks Nula, that has reasurred me. I'll do that on Monday.

Thank you

I woke up this morning and my left boob is really sore around the nipple area. This is the same side as the lump. The nipple area looks a bit red and puckered, should I be worried?

puckered nipple should always be investigated

Went ot the doctors and its just a spot that goes quite deep she said.

Thanks nula and jasper