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I had sudden pain in my left armpit and far left side of my chest (part near to the armpit) for about 5-8 min. It was bearable pain, not too sharp, but something I have never had. And it disappeared in sometime and now I feel just fine. Should I be worried?

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I think this pain is not related to heart ...  Read More

Have a short sudden sharp pain near left armpit, the hand sometimes feel numb till fingers. Been so for 1 day now. Not able to understand why, pain is not serve but keeps tickling

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Hello Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed man ...  Read More

Hi I experience sharp pain under both armpits which radiates to the side of ribs and back. This pain comes and goes. What can be the causes and solutions to this?

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Could be gastric pain. ...  Read More

I am having sharp shooting localized pain under both the armpits since last 5-6 days. But on viewing I can't see anything but can feel small bump only which is very painful

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History it's insufficient. But do contact a nearest physician for your problem ...  Read More

From one week i got some sudden sharp pain in left leg how can i cure it and what is the reason for this pain

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Is this pain is radicular pain If yes then it is mostly due to spine ...  Read More

I keep on having this sudden sharp stabbing pain on the right side of my temple area ( next to my right eye) , which lasts for 3-4 seconds and then goes away . This pain comes and goes . What could be the reason ? It's so sharp that I cringe whenever I get it . Please help .

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

From one week i am feeling sudden sharp pain in left leg at calf is it something serious and what is the reason and treatment pls suggest

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There can be lot of reasons to have calf pain. Most concerning is usually dvt. That is diagnosed on dopplers. ...  Read More

I suddenly had a sharp pain in my anus while i was normally sitting which suddenly made my body feel uneasy and feverish. I went to the bathroom then i passed gas and did toilet and then there is some relief now. What can be the reason?

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My daughter got sudden sharp pain behind left ear snd upwards to head for few seconds. it was sharp so she started crying. This happened first time last week and again Today. There is no fever or injury.

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Age of patient? Pain Could be related to brain or related to Ear. ...  Read More

Sudden sharp pain in chest that gone in 3 minutes which worst with deep breath and movement. But after taking water or sometime Omeprazole 20mg or sometime without this pain gone...

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription ...  Read More

24 Female Since 7 months i am having non cyclic pain in right breast and armpit, done all types of physical examination by general surgeon, ultrasound, chest x ray, blood test: nothing came out but problem dint go despite all types of medicines, physiotherapy etc. Now since 3-4 days I have also started having the same pain in my left armpit and si

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It may be muscular pain . Are u sleeping in some particular position ? Or doing certain kind of exercise? ...  Read More

24 Female Since 7 months i am having non cyclic pain in right breast and armpit, done all types of physical examination by general surgeon, ultrasound, chest x ray, blood test: nothing came out but problem dint go despite all types of medicines, physiotherapy etc. Now since 3-4 days I have also started having the same pain in my left armpit and si

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Due to muscle strain or weight lifting.take m/s,relaxants and apply diclogel . ...  Read More

Sharp pain while ejaculation having uti history,taking antidepressants also, dribbling urine drops issue after urine

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Dear Practo User, Thank you for sharing your concern. Sharp pain during ejaculation along with post-urination dribbling and a history of UTI suggests that there may be underlying inflammation or inf ...  Read More

My daughter of 3.5 year old is experiencing sudden sharp pain in right side of face,eye,and jaw,inside teeth,it's very sharp stays for 3 minutes and then completely goes away,while this episode occurs she says she is having blurred vision.also she says someone is scratching in her eye then everything becomes normal,she starts playing

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Consult Neurologist as early as possible Don’t ignore this problem ...  Read More

There are Sudden Brown patches in armpits, what is this, is it concerning?? Can i Apply glycolic acid in it ??

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Is it only over left armpit? Or both and also over upper back? Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting, also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalise ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Suddenly on morning at first urine it holds few seconds and when flow came out there was sharp pain and blood few seconds there after urine came out. The blood was not too much and dark but were in droplets around 20-30. Then after whole day urine was normal but some itching. Next day it was all fine. The flow of urine was also norma

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Consult a nephrologist . Do ultrasound whole abdomen and consult urologist also ...  Read More

I am experiencing a sharp pain similar to muscle pain on the left side of the right breast since morning. It happens while I try to make any movements or stretch my back. Please let me know what is it and any further steps I need to take. Thank you in advance.

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Could be muscular pain. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I have swelling and pain in my right armpit it feels like my lymph node is swollen. The pain is radiating to the breast arm and ear. My ultrasound and cbc is okay, vitamin d is very low (7). Anything to worry? Any further testing required?

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In May 2024, I had a bad fall that caused soreness in my hips and left lower back for about two weeks. Around three months later, in August 2024, I started experiencing sharp pain at one spot in my left thigh. The pain occurs randomly, and I can’t relate it to any specific trigger. At that time, I weighed 63 kg and was advised to reduce weight. I s

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Hi my husband getting Sharp pinching pain in chest it last for 4 second monthly once it feels like inside pain from left side he is facing this from 1 year and he is playing badminton from 4 Years is anything danger kindly confirm

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No, based on the history provided does not look anything significant. Can get a TMT to rule out latent heart diseases. ...  Read More

Earlier today, while lifting my arms to remove my t-shirt, I felt a sharp pain in my left armpit. Upon touching the area, I noticed a slightly swollen lymph node in the axillary region. It's mildly tender when pressed, and I don’t recall any recent injury or infection. For context: I am 32 years old and had a normal mammogram in December 2024

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am facing sharp pain on left side of stomach besides bellybutton what could be the reason? The portion feels tender and painful

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Age 11 boy. Sudden sharp pain or catch on left chest comes and goes itself Especially below the left arm sidewise. It was once or twice a month for a couple of years, this rainy season almost daily. The physician diagnosed it as musculoskeletal or due to acid reflux and they are on it. No other problem and active health in all other aspects. Sudde

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See a pediatrician in person.. 1)need to examine properly 2) need to get some investigations done. ...  Read More

I am having sudden sharp pain in right chest and ribs such that I am facing difficulty in breathing as inhaling further elevates the pain and this pain is increasing whenever i am lying down or trying to get up after lying down. I have never had such issue in the past. Although I have diarrhoea from past 2-3 days for which I didn't took any medicin

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May be a muscular pain , if you have done recent vigorous exercise . Or it could be acid reflux issue . Take antacids for. Couple of weeks and see If done in usual vigorous exercise , needs rest . ...  Read More

I suddenly had a painful armpit lump in my right armpit 4 days ago.Which was very painful and small.Now the pain reduced so much and only paining little bit when i touch the lump but its there and its firm to touch.Its feel medium bean shape.Is it concerning or normal?Should i wait few more days ?

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Pain in armpits and a pimple like structure in armpit. Can this be muscle pain. Will hot bottle help in this case ?

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I had very sharp waves of pain today in my stomach due to which I was unable to move or bend my stomach and could not put any pressure on it. My stomach feels very stiff and tight and swollen .i also bled a little what does this mean

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- I always feel sharp pain in right side of lower back joint when I stand for long time. This pain remains for some days and when I rest then it goes away. - Also there is sharp pain in back side of neck. It feels as if these pains are from bone joints. What needs to be done for proper diagnosis of pain?

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Hi, I have been trying to get pregnant, consulted a gynaecologist and as i might not have been ovulating so she gave me letroz 2.5, this is my 2nd cycle with letroz. I was tracking my expected ovulation dates with an app, and on my most fertile day i had unprotected intercourse. A day after that i suddenly had a sharp pain in my right lower abdomen

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You must have ovulated the next day which caused you a sharp pain. It's called Mittelschmerz pain. Wait for your due date and if you skip periods go for a pregnancy test ...  Read More

Have sharp stabbing wave like pain in pelvis on one side. It occurs frequently on either side Sometimes starts from lower side back , sometimes down front and goes into pelvis and groin. Did ultrasound as well , nothing showed up. Doesn't go away even with painkiller But when it does , then there is no problem till the next time it occurs.

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