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Why Is My Skin Sensitive To Touch In One Area That Stems From The Right Armpit To Bicep Of Right Arm?

Posted on Wed, 13 Apr 2022

Question: Skin is sensitive to the touch in one area that stems from the right armpit to bicep of right arm. Started 1 week ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably muscle strain,follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to muscle strain. The muscle strain occurs when your muscle is torn.

Some advice that I can give to you are:

- Use anti inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
- Use anti inflammatory creams for local application
- Use cool compresses for relief

The symptoms usually heal in one or two weeks.
If the symptoms continue you should consult your doctor for a physical examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (20 hours later)

I recently had a massage and they really pressed on a sore point near my armpit. Could that have triggered it?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Massage can probably be the cause of your symptoms.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Massage can possibly be the cause of your symptoms.
Massages usually are a safe therapy.
But, sometimes deep massage can cause physical injuries like muscle strain.
This is one of the side effects of the massage.

I suggest you to follow the advice that I gave above.
As I said, you will be better in a few weeks.

Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj