What is the cause of hard lumps in the armpits?

There is a phenomenon that will appear after a woman gives birth, that is, there are lumps in the armpits. This is a very common phenomenon that occurs after a woman gives birth. This phenomenon will make the patient feel very painful and will also make the patient very worried. They don’t know what causes it. So what is the matter with the lumps in the armpits? What are the causes of this? I believe this is what everyone wants to know.

Causes of lumps under the armpit

Many women suddenly find lumps in their armpits within 2 to 3 days after giving birth, and the pain is unbearable. Some suspect that it is swollen lymph nodes, while others are afraid that they have tumors. They become very nervous and scared.

The lumps under the armpits of postpartum women are generally symmetrical on both sides and of similar size. They do not exist before delivery. They appear at the same time as the breasts swell after delivery and change with the swelling of the breasts. The lumps under the armpits also shrink after breastfeeding stops.

This lump is actually a mammary gland, but it is not normal breast tissue, but congenitally hypoplastic breast tissue. Where does it come from? It is formed during the embryonic period. There are 6 to 8 pairs of nipple-like local protrusions on both sides of the abdomen from the armpits to the base of the thighs. These are called nipple rudiments. Under normal circumstances, except for the pair of breasts in the front of the chest, the rest will degenerate before birth. If they do not degenerate, they will form extra nipples or breasts called "accessory breasts", which are often found in the lower inner part or upper outer part of the normal breasts near the armpits. Since there is no milk secretion, there is no feeling. After giving birth, the mammary glands of mothers become active and milk is secreted in large quantities. Some mothers also experience milk congestion to form lumps, which cause swelling and pain, which attracts attention.

This kind of lump that suddenly appears in the armpit after delivery generally does not require medical treatment. If the swelling and pain are unbearable, you can take painkillers or apply saltpeter topically, and the pain will subside within 24 hours. After using this method, if the pain does not decrease or even worsens, or if a lump is found in the armpit due to mastitis in the mother, it should be considered whether it is swollen axillary lymph nodes. Go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease.

The above article gives a detailed introduction to the causes of lumps in the armpits. Everyone must have understood this problem through the introduction of the article. If you also have this phenomenon in your life, don’t be afraid. You need to seek treatment in time. Now that we all know the causes of lumps in the armpits, I hope everyone can do a better job of prevention in time in daily life to reduce the chance of this phenomenon.