People are gradually getting used to the fact that they should take proper care of themselves to sustain good health and prevent possible diseases. We pay enough attention to body parts but very often, we miss small areas. However, their importance shouldn’t be belittled. For example, the armpit area can hint at having certain diseases.
We take care of our health and that’s why we want to share a list of symptoms with you that can appear in the armpit zone that that shouldn’t be ignored
Smell
Having a sour smell in the armpit area is a natural occurrence. It might
happen because of bacteria that feel free and comfortable to grow in
the zones with a lot of sweat. But, we all happen to know that it is
actually quite easy to fight such a smell — just take a shower and use
deodorant. But in case your armpits’ smell is steady and strong, it’s
the first sign of having potential health issues.
Having some unusual smell that can not be removed even after taking a
shower can be a signal of a hormonal disorder and thyroid dysfunction.
If this smell resembles the scent of “rotten fruit” or like “nail
polish”, then it could be a signal of ketoacidosis — the loss of the
body’s ability to metabolize the sugar.
Itching
Once more, feeling itchy in the armpit area after shaving is normal due
to the growth of new hairs. But in case the itchiness doesn’t stop, it’s
yet another signal that there is something wrong within your body.
Having some severe irritation may be caused by the reaction of the skin
to the razor, clothing fabrics, and substances that creams or deodorants
contain. Some red spots and dead cells usually appear together with
such itchiness. In case this happens, there is a chance your skin has a
fungus that should be treated by a doctor.
Rashes
It’s actually always quite warm and humid in the armpit area, creating
the perfect environment for reproducing various yeast infections and is
impossible to learn what infection you’re suffering from if you do not
check with a specialist, which is the reason why you should address a
doctor if you suddenly feel itchiness, redness, and small rashes on your
skin. Such kinds of skin reactions can also be caused by friction from
clothing, climate or allergies.
Pain
Experiencing some painful feelings appearing in the armpits are no
reason to rush to the doctor right away. This pain might happen due to
hard physical labor after intensive training or after carrying heavy
things. For these cases, it is always temporary and will disappear soon.
But, if your painful feelings last for quite a while (for example,
several days), then you should seek a consultation from a doctor. Even
though it happens rarely, this pain can signal about a formation of
tumors in the lymph nodes.
Seals and lumps
The lymph nodes that are located in the armpits are completely
invisible, but in case you to spot some kind of sealing and swelling, it
can signal about the fact that these are actually trying to fight some
newly appeared infection by themselves. This situation will in turn
normalize without outside interference after some time.
Nevertheless, you shall definitely consult a doctor in case the
inflammation hasn’t disappeared by itself within a week. It might happen
to be a worrisome sign because swollen lymph nodes are a signal of a
serious infection and sometimes even cancer.
Excessive sweating
It’s quite normal to sweat a lot if you’re doing intense physical
activity but not if you’re sitting, walking or sleeping. These are signs
that should alarm you. Hyperhidrosis might as well mean a dysfunction
in the levels of hormones that can be signaling an onset of menopause.
What is more, having excessive sweating is one of the signs of diabetes
and gout.
