hi, i noticed about 2 days ago that i have a lump about 3-4 inches under my armpit, but having recently broken a ribb i just assumed it was caused by that, then today i noticed that i have red blotches on my arms that only appeard today, i would just like to know if i should be worried or if one can be related to the other.
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. You should seek medical help before it get complicated.2. Yes one can be related to other, after a trauma/rib fracture adjacent infections can be seen - may form abscesses. 3. So in your case after examination, recommend a course of antibiotic initially.4. If not resolve then an incision ad Chat Doctor. 5. An x-ray to see the status of bones / as it could be complication of bone inflammation/infection. An ultrasound to see the content of the lump (solid/cystic/mixed)6.get an appointment with your doctor and get needful treatment. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.