Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Breast Area And Armpit

Posted on Sun, 26 Apr 2015

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Question : My 24 year old son is having a good amount of pain in his left side, sort of opposite the breast area and a little ways under the armpit, and he said that he did not fall or injure himself in any way that he can think of. Most of the body parts that I can think of would be lower on the body like kidney, appendix, and gallbladder, so I am really at a loss for what this could possibly be. Can you advise us? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible causes discussed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
I will need to know the exact location.
Is the pain on chest or abdomen.
Most left sided pain usually Turn out to be severe gastritis.
I usually suggest tab rabeprazole 20 mg twice daily before food.
The most significant cause of left pain is of cardiac origin. Since he is young, chances are less. Still I suggest a echocardiography.
The 2 other significant causes are gall stones and pancreatitis. I suggest testing ultrasound abdomen and amylase lipase for this.

I have read your query. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

It is definitely higher up, like opposite the chest, not lower.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
advice not altered

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
Thanks for information.
My previous suggestions remain UN altered
please feel free to contact us for more information.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

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