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What Causes Pain Beneath The Left Clavicle?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2016

Question: Boyfriend occassionally feels pain directly below his left collarbone, usually when he pulls allnighters. For 2 months it's been persistent, once he can't move.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (25 minutes later)

This may be due to a muscle pull or a bony swelling, please discuss this with your doctor. Thanks. Please hit the thanks button!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (3 minutes later)

He says it sometimes hurt when he breathes. And he's always had this problem but recently i noticd he's been massaging the area under his left collar bone more and more.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
He needs to get an xray done

Detailed Answer:
Hello

There is a condition called as 'cervical rib' in which there is abnormal growth or calcification from the first cervical vertebrae, which is a bone of the back.
The abnormal growth can cause pain in the area which your boyfriend is feeling pain and the best way to visualize this is by an xray. Please remember this is just one of the possibilities as i have not examined him.

Another more common possibility would be a muscle pull/strain, for which the best thing would be to meet an orthopedic doctor. he may advice an arm sling, in order to rest the muscles and avoid lifting heavy weights.

For the time being you can apply heat to the affected site and ask him to avoid straining or lifting weights.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad