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It is a
very alarming trend that people now a days don’t pay the required attention to
their armpits. Sure, they can be checked every once in a while to be shaved or
to apply deodorant, but even that should become a quick, routine process.
As hard
as it might be to believe, your armpits are one of the first body parts to show
signs of a hormonal imbalance; if any; along with other irregularities.
A particular foul smell, sweat and strange sensations felt in your armpits can all be signs of a bigger health issue.
A particular foul smell, sweat and strange sensations felt in your armpits can all be signs of a bigger health issue.
Getting
to know your pits a little bit better might not be such a bad idea. Here are
five health warning signs from your armpits that you need to watch out for:
1.
Extreme Odour
Body
odour is something that everybody has and is as natural as breathing. As sweat
builds up in the skin, bacteria starts to grow and multiply, causing a pretty
awful smell. In most cases, a good scrub in the shower should help stop the
problem. But extremely pungent body odour that
seems to come out of nowhere can indicate a thyroid issue or a hormonal shift.
It’s worth consulting a medical professional.
Pay
attention to your body odour. If it
has a sharp, sweet smell to it, such as rotting fruit or nail polish.
This
scent can be a sign of ketoacidosis, which means that your body isn’t breaking
down sugar the way it should be. It can imply that you have symptoms of diabetes
or pre-diabetes. If you notice this smell, seek medical attention.
2.
Persistent Itching
If you
notice an underarm itching that just won’t go away, it could be an indication
of irritated skin. You may have a razor rash or an allergic reaction to a new
shaving cream or deodorant. Persistent itching can also be a sign of a fungal
or bacterial infection. If you notice red spots, itching and white or yellow
overgrowth, get it checked by a health care professional.
3.
Pain
If you
experience underarm pain, it may be due to sore muscles. If you’ve been putting
pressure on your arms through heavy lifting or exercise, you’ll most likely
feel it the next day in the muscles under your arms and across your chest. Pain
from sore muscles usually goes away on its own. If you have lingering pain and
tenderness in your underarms, visit a doctor. It could be caused by swollen
lymph nodes or inflammation in the area.
4.
Rash
Your
armpits are the ideal places for rashes because they are warm and damp, an
environment where yeast infections spread the fastest.
If you notice a rash combined with itching, redness, scaling or bumps, consult a doctor. It may be due to a yeast infection.
Underarm rashes can also be caused by allergic reactions, excessive heat, sweating and chafing.
If you notice a rash combined with itching, redness, scaling or bumps, consult a doctor. It may be due to a yeast infection.
Underarm rashes can also be caused by allergic reactions, excessive heat, sweating and chafing.
5.
Lumps
Your
armpits are packed with tiny lymph nodes that aren’t noticeable, unless they
swell up. If you find a lump in your armpit, it may be a swollen lymph node.
Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign that you’re about to get sick, or that your
body is fighting an illness or infection.
Lymph
nodes that stay swollen for more than a week and don’t disappear on their own
can be a sign of a more serious condition, including infections (or even
cancer). Keep an eye on the lump and make an appointment with a doctor if the
swelling doesn’t go down on its own
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