I Am Feeling Slight Pain Under My Left Arm Near The Armpits.

Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2025

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Question : I am feeling slight pain under my left arm near the armpits.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
This is Dr Sameer Maheshwari, I am a cardiologist based in
Can you please answer some questions first -
Does the pain increases or decreases upon exertion (walking or running)
Is the pain localised (can you pin point it with a finger) or is the pain diffused over the whole chest?
Let me know these and I’ll get back to you
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (25 minutes later)

Thank you for your response. I visited a GP and looks like it is a muscle related issue. I am feeling much better today after medication & ice pack

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Good to know

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
It’s good to know that the pain has subsided and you are feeling better
But still at least get a ECG and 2D Echo done for basic cardiac evaluation.
Thanks and regards

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