Therapy | Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit – How dangerous is that?

Therapy

Lymph node swellings in the armpit are usually not treated, as the swelling disappears on its own when the cause is removed. If it is an infectious disease, the lymph node swelling indicates the activity of the immune system. Once the infection has been fought, the swelling will also disappear.

Malignant diseases that originate in the lymph node itself or from other tumorous diseases, such as breast cancer, are treated depending on the underlying cause. In certain cases surgery and/or chemotherapy and/or radiation may be indicated.The exact treatment mechanism always depends specifically on the disease and can only be determined by a specialist. In the case of lymph node swelling, Schüssler salts are recommended in homeopathy.

Potassium chloratum and sodium phosphoricum, among others, are suitable here. However, if lymph node swelling persists over a longer period of time, a doctor should always be consulted. Homoeopathic remedies may be able to relieve the symptoms but do not treat the cause.

There are various home remedies that can be used to relieve the symptoms of swollen lymph nodes. One possibility is the application of heat. Warm compresses, for example, can be used for this.

To do this, dip a washcloth into warm water, wring it out and place it on the affected area. Another possibility is the application of heat by means of a warm cherry stone cushion or a lukewarm hot water bottle. Furthermore, some people find a gentle massage of the affected lymph nodes as relief.

For this purpose, rub the affected area with some massage oil or similar and massage it in gently. Castor oil is particularly suitable as an oil since it is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect. Further measures that can be helpful are warm tea several times a day, avoiding nicotine, alcohol and stress. The techniques of the Massageanwendung and heat therapy should not take place with lymph node swellings in the context of a malicious illness and/or should be held before consultation with the treating oncologist (cancer physician).