I've had a lump in my underarm for the past 78 years and it's been bothering me lately is there any treatment option available besides surgery

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I had gallbladder removal surgery two months ago and now I'm getting headaches is it okay to take paracetamol or should I avoid it after the surgery

YES, you can

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I'm really concerned because I've got this painful lump between my butt cheeks, on the right side, and its vertically between my anus and genitals. It's pretty painful and it's making it tough to walk or sit comfortably. Any idea what this could be and how I should handle it?

surgery opinion is advised..

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I'm really concerned because I've had this painful lump in my armpit for about a week now. I'm in Bangalore and I'm not sure which doctor I should consult for this. Could it possibly be something serious like cancer?

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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