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Pain near the left armpit and breast
Hi Doctor,
From last couple of weeks I have a slight pain near my left armpit area. Specially on the corner near the breast. Its like a pinchy pain when I move or bend specially.
Also the pain is at time above the breast. I have taken enough gastro medicines but still the issue has not been taken care of.
Please advise proper cause and medication if possible. Also help whom to.consult
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The pain could be due to multiple reasons but a detailed history and examination will be needed. You can now do a self breast examination. It is available online. It will help you locate your pain better. Kindly see a general surgeon for this issue. To reduce the pain you can do a cold pack. Pain killers before examination may lead to a vague diagnosis.
Next Steps
consult a general surgeon, mammogram
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Red flags: any redness, swelling, changes or Puckering of the skin over breast or nipple.
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Need more history to ruleout differential diagnosis. Its not looking like gastric etiology, it may b related to fibrocystic pathology. Please undergo ULTRASOUND BREAST WITH AXILLA If you have any palpable swelling in breast or axilla. If we confirm with the diagnosis , then we can start treatment. I
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Better to consult surgeon asap
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