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Understanding Sudden Arm and Armpit Pain Upon Waking Up

Upon waking up in the morning, I experienced pain in my left forearm, upper arm, and armpit? On Tuesday, I woke up to find that I had pain on the outer lower side of my left upper arm. The pain is triggered by lightly touching the surface of the skin, but I did not engage in any ...


Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello: For pain due to muscle fiber injury, please consult a neurologist.

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Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help

Axillary pain Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps when I touch it. The left side hurts more than the right, and there is no redness or swelling visible. What could be the issue? ...


Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumothorax...

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Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns

Axillary pain? Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps upon examination, and the left side is more painful than the right. There is no redness or swelling in appearance. What could t...


Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumothorax...

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Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns

Axillary pain Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps upon examination, and the left side is more painful than the right. There is no redness or swelling visible. What could this iss...


Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left-sided chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumo...

[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns


Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help

Axillary pain? Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps when I touch it. The left side hurts more than the right, and there is no redness or swelling. What could be the issue? Last we...


Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left-sided chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumo...

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Understanding Left Armpit Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Time

Left axillary pain? Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I started experiencing pain and swelling in my left armpit. The pain lasted for three days, after which I went to the hospital and consulted a family medicine doctor. The doctor diagnosed it as a bacterial infection (I had changed...


Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, if the symptoms persist, please have your parents accompany you for a follow-up appointment to discuss the changes in your condition with the treating physician. Online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits and cannot provide diagnoses or treatment recommend...

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Understanding Left Armpit Pain, Fever, and Potential Causes

Swelling and pain in the left armpit accompanied by fever? Hello, doctor. Starting from Sunday the 23rd, I began to feel a vague pain and discomfort under my left armpit. By Monday, I noticed soreness and tingling in my left shoulder and arm. That evening, I went to a breast surg...


Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, I cannot determine the specific disease without a personal examination. I recommend that you first adjust your routine and maintain a normal sleep schedule. If the symptoms persist, it is advisable to consult a specialist in endocrinol...

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