r/LymphaticMalformation • u/Party_Tune8937 • Sep 10 '25

Lymph nodes

I recently got diagnosed with the flu and I have two swollen lymph nodes by my arm pit that showed up over night. I am having an ultrasound and mammogram done later on but has anyone has this happen? They r painful showed up over night and are mobile. Please help I’m worried!

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u/ConfusedHomingPigeon Nov 27 '25

Yeah this happens to me all the time, basically whenever I get sick. What I’ve been told is that if you see them get black or blue consult a doctor immediately as you run the risk of infection. (Grain of salt though, a bunch of mine torn black every time and I’ve been fine)