What kind of department does axillary lymph node swelling and pain refer to

The axillary lymph nodes are swollen and painful. It is recommended that the patient see the general surgery. The swelling and pain of the axillary lymph nodes indicate the occurrence of axillary lymphadenitis, which is generally caused by the spread of infection from other places to the armpit, often the spread of upper limb infection to the armpit, or the spread of chest wall infection to the armpit. It shows that the axillary lymph nodes are swollen, often accompanied by obvious pain. Some patients will have fever, and there will be redness, swelling and pain in the upper limbs or chest wall. It is suggested that the patient should go to the general surgery department for medical treatment. This is a disease within the scope of general surgery. After the patient arrives at the general surgery department, the doctor will perform a physical examination on the patient, mainly to check the size and mobility of the enlarged lymph nodes. Anti inflammatory treatment is generally required, which can be supplemented by oral Chinese patent medicine treatment.