I Have A Weird Numb Feeling In The Muscle Below

Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2020

Question: I have a weird numb feeling in the muscle below my left breast.
It doesn't hurt unless I bend over. 2 days ago I was moving some washing and bending over and got a cramp in the muscle I'm concerned about. I'm concerned it may be a hernia or something worse.
I am an extremely overweight (200kg) female, 36 years old.
I suffer from edema in my legs and lower belly. Pcos. Anxiety and depression.
I take 300mg venlafaxine a day, 500mg metformin, 50mg diclofenac a day.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
muscle or ligament spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advice.

* As per my clinical experience, the pain narrated by you involving area
below the left breast which has started after a certain activity indicates muscle
or ligament spasm most likely.

The possibility of hernia is very unlikely with this explanation.

- As you are taking analgesic tablet Diclofenac, in addition to that local
application of heating pad for 5 minutes each 3 times a day will sooth to
better extent.
- Avoid weight lifting or compression over the area during sleep.

Let me know about your further queries and follow up as per your need.
Wish you best recovery.

Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh
MS, consultant surgeon

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee