What Causes Sudden Cramps Under The Left Breast?

Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016

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Question : I am a 46 year old women experiencing what my mother used to call a stitch under my left breast f over 2 days but not consistently when I stretch seems to help

concerned know one is getting back to me with my concern

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
a 'stitch' is like a cramp.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, a 'stitch' is like a cramp. It can be due to sudden awkward movement or positions. Try gentle massage with any pain balm and if it does not improve, please show your doctor for a local examination.

Rarely, it can be due to deficiency of Calcium, sodium or vitamin E. These can be looked for later if needed.

Do let me know if you've any further queries
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (35 minutes later)

That's it is paid 15 dollar to be told it's a cramp?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, that's what it commonly is.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, that's what it commonly is. And like I said, other causes could be mineral and vitamin deficiencies which can be ruled out if there is no relief with local measures. regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY