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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Breast, Underarm And Shoulder
Question: I have had pain in the side of my left breast, underarm and back of my left shoulder for a few months. At first I thought it was muscular, from the gym, but it's still there. It is tender to touch, and aches whenever I move my arm.
Brief Answer:
you need evaluation for origin of symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There are differential diagnosis in your symptoms.
pain can be due to breast lump or cervical disc bulge or cardiac origin.
So I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.
do you have feeling of any lump in your breast.
is there any tingling numbness in your shoulder or arm?
do you have dizziness or increased heart rate or increased sweating. ?
waiting for your reply.
you need evaluation for origin of symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There are differential diagnosis in your symptoms.
pain can be due to breast lump or cervical disc bulge or cardiac origin.
So I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.
do you have feeling of any lump in your breast.
is there any tingling numbness in your shoulder or arm?
do you have dizziness or increased heart rate or increased sweating. ?
waiting for your reply.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I can't feel any lumps, just very tender along the side of the breast and spreading round to the back of my shoulder. I have none of the other symptoms you describe.
Brief Answer:
Its better to have good clinical examination from your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of cervical nerve root there can be pain in arm shoulder and breast.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like gabapentin can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Its better to have good clinical examination from your treating doctor for confirming diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Its better to have good clinical examination from your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of cervical nerve root there can be pain in arm shoulder and breast.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like gabapentin can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Its better to have good clinical examination from your treating doctor for confirming diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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