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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Breasts And Itching In The Armpits?
Question: I am having occasional sharp pain in my breasts and in between them and the occasional itching feeling in my left armpit. Also, sometimes I have a sharp pain in my left rib area. In December I had a ekg, x-rays, ultra sound of my heart and chemical stress test. The doctor told me there was a little leakage, but that everyone has that. I have just had x-rays of the lower back, neck/shoulder. I was told I have bone loss and back problems. I don't know what to think. I am scared. What should I do. I presently take L-thyroxine, Rosuvastatin Calcuim, Bayer Low Dose Aspirin. I have had hypothyroid for over 20 years. Can you help me
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.
Is the pain modulated by body movements or deep breathing? This would indicate a musculo-skeletal issue.
But this are not life-threatening situations! So, just relax!
As all your performed tests have shown a normal heart, there is nothing to worry about! The mild regurgitation (or leakage, how you call it) has no clinical significance.
From the other hand, I would also recommend performing some tests>
- thyroid hormone levels
- PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation
- a cervical spine X ray study to exclude chronic degenerations of the cervical spine, including a bulging disk, which could cause irradiating pain in this region.
Have you tried any antiacids or Zantac? If these drugs are helpful to relieve the pain between your ribs, it would be indicative of possible gastro-esophageal reglux or gastritis.
I would also recommend considering costochondritis as a possible cause of chest pain. It is an inflammation of the soft tissue and ligaments. Ibuprofen would relieve the pain. I recommend trying it.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.
Is the pain modulated by body movements or deep breathing? This would indicate a musculo-skeletal issue.
But this are not life-threatening situations! So, just relax!
As all your performed tests have shown a normal heart, there is nothing to worry about! The mild regurgitation (or leakage, how you call it) has no clinical significance.
From the other hand, I would also recommend performing some tests>
- thyroid hormone levels
- PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation
- a cervical spine X ray study to exclude chronic degenerations of the cervical spine, including a bulging disk, which could cause irradiating pain in this region.
Have you tried any antiacids or Zantac? If these drugs are helpful to relieve the pain between your ribs, it would be indicative of possible gastro-esophageal reglux or gastritis.
I would also recommend considering costochondritis as a possible cause of chest pain. It is an inflammation of the soft tissue and ligaments. Ibuprofen would relieve the pain. I recommend trying it.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The doctor had prescribe Proioslac ( not sure of spelling). I have not had much of an appetite since all this began. Should I take tynol with the other medicines
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Prilosec is a PPI and has the same effect as antiacids or zantac: it help reduce stomach acidity and improves gastro-esophageal reflux.
If it helps improve your situation, this would indicate that gastro-esophageal reflux is the underlying cause of your chest pain.
Tylenol is like ibuprofen. It helps relieve the musculo-skeletal pain. I would recommend trying it.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Prilosec is a PPI and has the same effect as antiacids or zantac: it help reduce stomach acidity and improves gastro-esophageal reflux.
If it helps improve your situation, this would indicate that gastro-esophageal reflux is the underlying cause of your chest pain.
Tylenol is like ibuprofen. It helps relieve the musculo-skeletal pain. I would recommend trying it.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have a bone density scheduled for Tuesday. The doctor had a blood draw for what he called CBC. My thyroid is checked almost every month or so. I had a xray last week. How is a PCR test done. Is it shown in the blood? I worry about interactions of taking a lot of pills. Is there some time frame or when it is better to take certain pill either together or apart. Thank you for all your help and information.
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
PCR is a simple blood test analysis, which shows the presence of inflammation.
The bone density will help exclude possible osteoporosis.
There is no interaction between prilosec and tylenol or ibuprofen. So, there is nothing to worry about!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
PCR is a simple blood test analysis, which shows the presence of inflammation.
The bone density will help exclude possible osteoporosis.
There is no interaction between prilosec and tylenol or ibuprofen. So, there is nothing to worry about!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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