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What Causes Abnormal Pain Near Armpit While Lying Down?

Hi I have been experiencing a strange pain mostly at night when I lie down , where my breast and my arm meet . It wakes me in the night , and is like I have been bench pressing , or lifting heavy equipment. Which I haven t done. The pain is not under the arm but more along the bit between the arm and my breast. Very hard to explain . This has been going on for several months , sometimes in both sides at the same time but mostly my left side. I ve been to a doctor, had blood tests and nothing has come up. I also had a ultrasound on my breast , again clear. It feels like a cross between a draining feeling when I lie down and a strained muscle. I am a healthy women in my 40s , slim build . Please help
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Hello,

Abnormal pain in the armpit is commonly due to swollen lymph nodes, fatty tissue (lipoma), sore muscles, neuropathy, breast cancer, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a gynecologist, get mammogram, breast examination, breast USG, breast tissue biopsy, breast MRI, etc done. If the test shows positive results, get the treatment started at the earliest. If it shows negative reports get treated for the pathology detected.

You should take vitamin B1, B6, B12 and analgesic / anti inflammatory medicines for relief. Connect with a physical therapist, do stretch exercises and regular walking. Loose weight if obese. Strain of the muscles and tendons can be treated with massage, pain relieving ointment and rest. Since pain is radiating to the left side you can get a routine cardiac examination and test done to rule out any developing CAD.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Abnormal Pain Near Armpit While Lying Down?

Hello, Abnormal pain in the armpit is commonly due to swollen lymph nodes, fatty tissue (lipoma), sore muscles, neuropathy, breast cancer, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a gynecologist, get mammogram, breast examination, breast USG, breast tissue biopsy, breast MRI, etc done. If the test shows positive results, get the treatment started at the earliest. If it shows negative reports get treated for the pathology detected. You should take vitamin B1, B6, B12 and analgesic / anti inflammatory medicines for relief. Connect with a physical therapist, do stretch exercises and regular walking. Loose weight if obese. Strain of the muscles and tendons can be treated with massage, pain relieving ointment and rest. Since pain is radiating to the left side you can get a routine cardiac examination and test done to rule out any developing CAD. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician