If you have ever experienced pain under the armpit along with an appearance of a lump, be aware that the lump is caused due to a swollen lymph node. Sometimes, an appearance of a lump may be cancerous and needs to be consulted with a doctor if the lump stays for a prolonged time. An armpit lump may appear when the lymph nodes get swollen up. It may appear due to a bacterial or fungal infection in the arms or breast region, due to AIDS or herpes or when the lump develops cancerous cells. Otherwise, if you see that the pain due to the lump is really disturbing just after its appearance, then you can follow these simple home remedies to get rid of these armpit lumps.
1. Apply Warm Water
Soak a clean towel in hot water and apply it on the affected area. You may also apply a warm compress with the help of a cotton ball. Repeat this as many times as you can throughout the day to get relief from the pain from these armpit lumps.
2. Massage With Coconut Or Olive Oil
Take a few drops of coconut or olive oil in your fingertips. Massage the affected area with this oil in a circular motion. Do this while going to bed or after a bath so that you do not make the oil get washed off from the armpit. Massage this area 2-3 times a day to get rid of these painful lumps. This works well because a gentle massage in any affected area helps in improving the blood circulation thereby reducing the swelling of these lumps.
3. Consume Vitamin E Capsule Everyday
It is said that a major cause of skin infections or ailments are due to the lack of certain nutrients in the body. For a healthy skin, vitamin E is a vital nutrient required for every skin type. Consume lots of water, fruits and vegetables that have a considerable amount of vitamin E in it. Otherwise, you may also consume vitamin E capsules daily to make up for the lack of this nutrient in the body. But before doing so, see that you consult a doctor because your condition may not always be stable to take up medicines without medical consultation.
4. Consume Watermelon Juice
The antioxidants in watermelon help in detoxifying the blood to keep it free from bacteria that lead to the cause of these lumps. This fruit is great for hydrating the body and cleaning it from within to keep away painful lumps. So, drink a glass of watermelon juice everyday for breakfast to get relief from bacterial, viral or fungal infection sin the skin.
5. Apply Juice Of Lemon
Take a lemon and extract its juice. Then mix the juice with equal quantity of water and apply this solution on the lump with a cotton ball. Do not wash with water and just let it dry. You can also drink a glass of warm lemon juice every morning for good detoxification of the body. The vitamin C present in lemons acts as an anti-inflammatory substance to get relief from painful armpit lumps.
6. Drink A Solution Of Nutmeg Powder
Take a ½ teaspoon of nutmeg powder, a teaspoon of honey and mix with warm water. Stir well and drink when the solution is still warm. Continue with this process everyday to get rid of painful armpit lumps. Nutmeg is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that keep away skin infections and swellings.
7. Consume Onion Juice
You may not find it appealing for your taste buds, but drinking juice of an onion everyday will help in overcoming the infections caused due to these painful lumps. The antiseptic property of an onion fights against skin ailments to keep the skin healthy and free from lumps or scars.
8. Make Paste Or Consume Turmeric
Turmeric is also known for its anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. This spice can be consumed or applied to get rid of arm pit lumps. Take a small amount of turmeric and make a paste of it by applying little water. With the help of your fingertips, apply this paste to the affected area at least once a day. You can also take a bite of turmeric every morning in an empty stomach to stay away from skin ailments forever.
9. Consume Foods That Have Vitamin A
Being known as another vital nutrient for the body, vitamin A helps in the proper functioning of T-cells and B-cells, proper lymphocyte function and also helps in building a strong immune system. A lack of vitamin A in the body regularly leads to development of infection in the lymph nodes thereby giving rise to lumps in the armpits. Have carrots and papayas regularly to maintain the balance of vitamin A in the body and to save the skin from infections and lumps.
10. Apply Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal helps in reducing the pain and inflammation that lumps cause in the armpits. Take a teaspoon of activated charcoal and ½ a teaspoon of flaxseed powder. Mix both the powders and apply water to it little by little to get a thick paste. Place this paste on a paper towel and then on the affected area. let it stay this way for 15-20 minutes. Repeat this process everyday until you get relief from the lump in your armpit.
11. Garlic In Empty Stomach
Take a few cloves of garlic and crush or chop it to fine pieces. Consume this with a glass of water in an empty stomach in the morning. Garlic is believed to be a good detoxification agent that will help in quick recovery of the painful lumps in the armpits. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties also helps in getting rid of the excruciating pain received from these lumps in the armpits.
12. Apply Apple Cider Vinegar
The antiseptic properties in apple cider vinegar also make it a good remedy for armpit lumps. Take equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl and mix it well. Soak a clean cotton cloth in this solution and then apply it on the affected area. Let it stay that way for some minutes. After you have finished with this process, clean the lump with warm water with another piece of clean cotton cloth. Do this process for some time to get quick relief from painful lumps in the armpits.
Along with the above home remedies, follow some basic rules to keep yourself away from armpit lumps. Such rules are keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day, reducing the intake of caffeine, staying away from oily foods and above all maintaining a good hygiene.
