<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi I have a hard vein or something sticking out a bit all along in my right armpit, it feels almost numb and sore at the same time and I didn t notice it until I took a shower tonight. It is scaring me as I have never had it before. Do I need to see a doctor? I fear of blood clots or stroke or something.  <response>: This is not likely to be a vein but either a lymph node or more likely a small abscessed sweat gland...consider it almost like acne gone to the armpit instead of the face. I recommend seeing your physician who will be able to rapidly make a diagnosis and tell you what the next step needs to be...no stroke will happen from a lump in the armpit nor blood clot. Please rate this encounter with a 5 STAR choice and if you have further questions please contact me at: XXX 