I'm feeling a bit worried about a lump I found in my armpit. Should I go see a specialist or would a general medicine doctor be a better choice? I'd really appreciate any advice as soon as possible.

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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You should consult a General Surgeon for evaluation and management of armpit lumps. They are specialized in diagnosing and treating conditions related to lumps and bumps in the body. If necessary, they may refer you to an Oncologist for further evaluation.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a bit concerned about my health and was hoping you could help me out. I just got some test results back and it says my globulin level is at 3.8. Is that considered high? I'm a bit worried about what that means for my health. Also, my cholesterol levels are up there too. What kind of treatment should I be considering for both these issues? I'm really looking to get a handle on this and any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

Its normal

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no problem you can take both simulateneously

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