Suggest Treatment For Painful Scar Tissue After Lumpectomy

Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

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Question : I had a lumpectomy 13 years ago. Scar tissue formed and has been quite painful over the years after
certain moements. I was lifting hand weights recently and the next day my armpit felt as if there
was something in it. When I self examine I notice nothing different. Can scar tissue be pulled as in
strained or something?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be musculoskeletal pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Muscles over the chest wall will get attached to upper arm bone humerus around armpit.
So,lifting weights might have strained the muscles leading to pain.
I prescribe skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside 4mg twice daily to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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