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Why Having Severe Pain In Armpit After Operation In Breast To Remove Cyst?
I have just seen a doctor this afternoon - apparently I have injured my shoulder (repetitive movement?) but I did not tell him I also have severe pain in my armpit, this has been getting worse for many months, it is something I have experienced intermittently for years but never continued so long before. NB I had an operation on my right breast in my 20 s to remove a cyst (?) which left a long scar, so nerve damage? I am now in my 60 s, and scared...
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Hello,
Any injuries or inflammation of the shoulder can cause pain the armpit as well. Continue the treatment suggested for restoring shoulder function and pain management. The armpit pain will eventually subside.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Any injuries or inflammation of the shoulder can cause pain the armpit as well. Continue the treatment suggested for restoring shoulder function and pain management. The armpit pain will eventually subside.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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