Many skin problems can occur during pregnancy. Pregnant women have bumps under their armpits. Is this symptom related to having a baby? Or is it just a coincidence from other symptoms that occur during pregnancy? We will reveal the answer for you.
Pregnant woman has a lump under her armpit. Is it dangerous?
During pregnancy, your body may experience many changes, especially your appearance, which can cause you to worry. Underarm problems are one thing that can cause you to worry a lot. In addition to dark armpits, during pregnancy, you may also find bumps under your armpits. This is generally not a result of pregnancy, but is caused by other factors. Most of the time, it is not dangerous. Many symptoms can go away on their own. However, if the bumps are severe, it is necessary to see a doctor for treatment.
Pregnant women have bumps under their armpits. This can be caused by several reasons.
The causes of armpit bumps can be due to factors of physical abnormalities or infections, such as swollen lymph nodes, sebaceous tumors, inflamed hair follicles, clogged sebaceous gland cysts, and insect bites.
1. It is a symptom of swollen lymph nodes.
It is part of the symptoms if inflammation occurs, resulting from nearby organs being infected before. If you press on the lump under your armpit caused by the infection, it will feel painful and you may feel a lump in one armpit or you may find several. Generally, if the infection can be diagnosed and treated according to the steps until the infection is gone, the lump under your armpit will gradually shrink on its own naturally. Therefore, if you find a risky symptom, you should not leave it.
2. It is a fatty tumor.
Symptoms of “fatty lumps” or “fatty tumors (Lipoma)” are caused by tumors of fat cells, often found between the skin and muscle layers. In general, the symptoms are benign tumors, not related to cancer, and do not spread or have any infection. Although it is not a worrisome symptom, if the appearance of the lump continues to grow or is much larger than normal, you should consult a doctor for further treatment.
3. Inflamed or clogged pores
Folliculitis is a condition in which the hair follicles become infected with bacteria or fungi, resulting in small red bumps or whiteheads in that area, including under the armpits, because these symptoms are often found in areas with hair. In general, this symptom can go away on its own within about 2 weeks, but if it does not go away or the symptoms get worse, it can be treated by seeing a doctor. The doctor will usually prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to apply only to the infected area.
4. Clogged sebaceous gland cyst
Sebaceous cysts or cysts in clogged sebaceous glands. The lumps will form slowly. Generally, this type of symptom does not cause any harm and is usually not severe. It cannot become cancerous. However, the armpit is an organ that moves and is frequently rubbed. It is at risk of inflammation or infection if not careful. There are many ways to treat it, both using medicine and surgery.
5. Being bitten by an insect
After being a symptom of many conditions, sometimes what causes pregnant mothers to encounter the problem of underarm bumps may be from being bitten by insects or from an allergic reaction to insect irritation, etc. If you find that you have underarm bumps caused by insects, you must be careful. Mostly, you will feel itchy and may accidentally touch or scratch it often, which you should not do because it will increase the risk of inflammation later. You should initially clean the skin in that area. If the symptoms do not improve, you should see a doctor to receive medicine and advice on how to take care of the bumps.
Video from : Thainakarin Hospital
How can pregnant women take care of underarm bumps?
Since it is mostly a health problem, pregnant women must pay attention to self-care and observe the symptoms to see if there are any abnormalities for the mother’s own safety and to avoid the spread or serious infection as follows:
- If you develop a rash under your armpit but don’t know the cause and don’t find any insects, it could be due to various conditions in your body. Therefore, you should continuously monitor your symptoms. If the rash gets bigger or spreads, see a doctor immediately.
- Since most of them may be the result of skin problems, especially sebum, taking care of the cleanliness of the underarm area is something that pregnant women should not overlook.
- Be careful of moisture or frequent friction. Thailand has hot weather, which can cause moisture, which can stimulate germs if you are not careful. Therefore, you should wear clothes that can ventilate well.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C, such as berries, oranges, and guavas. In addition to nourishing the skin, they also help fight free radicals.
- Try to drink clean water regularly in just 1 day. Generally, pregnant women should drink at least 8 glasses of clean water.
- If you have any doubts or only minor symptoms, you can inform your obstetrician in advance to be on the lookout for serious symptoms in the future. If your doctor can diagnose the cause and treat it, that would be a good thing.
Some symptoms may not be the result of pregnancy. So if you find any unusual symptoms or have any questions, don’t wait. Consult a doctor immediately to know what to do. Because if it is a sign of a serious disease, it can be treated early.
Republished with permission from theAsianParent Thailand
