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Pain In Mid Back, Under My Armpit. Feels Like Bee Sting
Question: I have this sharp surface pain, left side, mid back, under my arm pit.... that is not XXXXXXX in the muscle or ribs, but more surface....like I'm being stung by a bee....just started today. But with my history, I freak out about anything!
Hello,
The kind of pain you have described appears to be superficial.Its probably not visceral pain.It could be muscle pain,or neurological also.The differentiation can be made with a complete examination.You should get an xray of the cervical spine,shoulder joint.
Entrapment of a nerve could also cause a stinging pain.Lastly, possibility of a recurrence also needs to be ruled out. Bets way to do that is to get an examination,and a mammogram. Having said that,this is more likely a superficial nerve/muscle related pain. Palpable lymph nodes in the axillary region can also cause some discomfort.I suggest you see your doctor and get a recurrence ruled out.
The kind of pain you have described appears to be superficial.Its probably not visceral pain.It could be muscle pain,or neurological also.The differentiation can be made with a complete examination.You should get an xray of the cervical spine,shoulder joint.
Entrapment of a nerve could also cause a stinging pain.Lastly, possibility of a recurrence also needs to be ruled out. Bets way to do that is to get an examination,and a mammogram. Having said that,this is more likely a superficial nerve/muscle related pain. Palpable lymph nodes in the axillary region can also cause some discomfort.I suggest you see your doctor and get a recurrence ruled out.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, I'm sure it is nothing....It is located not in the Axillary region...it's just my back. My breast were removed and I had radiation. I was just in last month and my tumor marker was in normal range.....If it continues thru the weekend I will make an appt. Thanks again! At least I can enjoy the rest of my weekend!
Apply hot fomentation if the pain persists. You can also apply a muscle relaxant before you apply fomentation. Have a good weekend.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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