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What Causes Tenderness On Right Nipple, Under Breasts And Armpit?
Question: TENDER RIGHT NIPLE TENTER UNDER BREST AND UNDER ARM SOMETIMES SLIGHT PAIN IN CHEST
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Based on the information you provided, a local infection of the nipple ( e.g staphylococcal infection ) , hidraedenitis, mastitis are possible causes. Examination of the nipples, breasts, axillary lymph nodes would be required. Based on the physical exam findings, FNAC, biopsy or an Ultrasound can be advised as part of the workup. the chest pain associated with these symptoms should not be ignored even though it appears to be non cardiac. An ECG should be done to rule out any cardiac issue.
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Workup and evaluation required
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on the information you provided, a local infection of the nipple ( e.g staphylococcal infection ) , hidraedenitis, mastitis are possible causes. Examination of the nipples, breasts, axillary lymph nodes would be required. Based on the physical exam findings, FNAC, biopsy or an Ultrasound can be advised as part of the workup. the chest pain associated with these symptoms should not be ignored even though it appears to be non cardiac. An ECG should be done to rule out any cardiac issue.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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