I have lumps on my armpits and groin but they are very small and not painful, is this a symptom of Hodgkin's?

The lumps/bumps are really really really small, it's not even noticeable. It also appears that the lumps are just under the skin and not attached to the tissue.They are quite numerous especially in the armpits, not so much in the groin. It actually looks like that the bumps are increasing in numbers.The lumps/bumps are not painful which is the case with Hodgkin's disease. I'm just curious if this bumps are consistent with the symptoms of Hodgkin's disease. Also, what exactly does a swollen lymph gland really look like with Hodgkin's disease?

Thanks Gray_Seraphim. 8 cm long?! 2-3 cm wide?! Mine is approximately .1-.2 cm. It's also circular, more like a bead inside my skin. Very very small.

First of all don't panic, swollen lymph nodes can be attributed to lots of things but most commonly to infections.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/swollen_l...

The best thing for you to do is visit your doctor and explain your symptoms to him/her. You will most likely get given antibiotics if an infection is suspected, if you continue to have problems with your lymph nodes be persistent with your doctor about getting further tests done to determine the cause.

Swollen lymph nodes with Hodgkin's will look different in each case, it depends on where they are and the stage of the disease. I can tell you from experience that my "bump" was about 8cm long and 2-3cm wide and in my groin (too big to not notice).

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/defaul...

http://www.lymphomainfo.net/hodgkins/des...

Only a doctor can accurately tell you this. See yours soon, please.

It is possible. However swollen lymph glands i thsoe areas could be an indication of a mirad of things, sometiems even perfume can cause that kind of reaction. Your lymph nodes are there to filter out disease of all sorts so it could be anything. You have to go and get it checked out.

Check w/ your doctor, of course. So many people are finding good results with lumps, bumps, and all sorts of concerns, when they detoxify their bodies.

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See an MD, see an Endocrinologist, get a proper diagnose and don't play roulette with your future. It could be "no big deal". If it's a problem, deal with it. PS, I've had Cancer three times....today I'll do whatever the hell I feel like doing, and I'll have fun doing it. You will to. F*^#@ Cancer.

Very doubtful. Some groups should large and growing.

I had Hodgkin's 23 years ago--if you have an entire group of swollen nodes, it's probably not Hodgkin's. That being said, it's very likely your body is fighting off some other type of infection. That's what they do--they swell when they are fighting infection.

Still--you need to go see your doctor b/c he's the only who can tell you for sure if it's nothing serious or if it's something that needs to be looked at further.

Good luck!