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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

I am feeling sudden sharp chest pain in the upper chest portion on the left side have left shoulder pain and feeling anxious

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Looks like Acidity. Rule out with a gastroenterologist ...  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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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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I'm seeking information about sudden, sharp, cramping pain my wife is experiencing on her C-section scar, 12-13 years after the surgery. The pain is localized to a particular point and comes and goes abruptly. What would be the appropriate medical advice in this situation?

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Get an USG done ...  Read More

I have been getting on and off sharp pain in my upper left side of my abdomen, I also have semi loose stools. Just got off an antibiotic course for sore throat.

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It can be due to the side effect of antibiotics which u have taken ...  Read More

My family friend has a sharp pain while urinating when he starts to urinate theres a sharp pain that feels like poking he said and when he is urinating theres no pain at that time pain only occurs at the start for a second or so how should he treat that pain? what are the medicines for it

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I took the i pill on 11/02/2025 in an hour and had my potential ovulation day on 18/02/2025, I got my periods on 3/03/2025, but i have been facing a sharp pain in my uterus every now and then. I have pcod. I would like to know what might be the reason behind it

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I have a sharp pin pointed pain on my left side of the chest and also at my back side opposite to the chest. It comes and goes, is it something serious

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That gastric pain ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I'm a mother of 4 years old girl baby. 6 years back, I had gastritis and got cured with medicines. So, on and off I get chest tightness, acid reflux, blenching if I eat gassy food. Two months back, I took ECG and Echo as a part of regular medical check up and everything was normal. Recently, I have been facing sudden sharp pain at the

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It seems to be gastric pain ...  Read More

I have intermittent pain behind my ear and armpit and side of my chest below the armpit on both sides . Imagine reports of thorax and head and neck ct scan attached .also mri of neck attached and shows normal. After that 1 week course of levoflaxine completed and symptoms goes but again started for last 10 days.

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Do u have high blood pressure?? Tonsilolith is a problem that occurs due to accumulation of food debris inside the tonsilar crypts. Start having Gargles with Lukewarm water 5-7 times a day and every t ...  Read More

I have been experiencing gastric issues from 2 days but at night all of a sudden i woke up due to sharp pain on the left side of my chest below my arms..since than i an having heaviness on my chest and bloated stomach..i got my 2d echo and ecg done 8 months back and the reports were normal..the fact is whenever i eat something i feel all these symt

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It is Gastritis. Avoid spicy foods. Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach. Use more of curd and butter milk. Drink plenty of water. ...  Read More

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