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What Causes Left-sided Chest Swelling And Sharp Pain In The Arm Pit?

2 weeks ago I had sharp pain in my armpit area..4 days later, the left side of my chest swelled up greatly and I went to the E.R. they think I tore a pectorial muscle..it started to bruise severly on my left side..2 weeks have gone by and the bruising has gone down, its almost gone, but now all of the sudden, I have a 6 inch bruise on my left side and a 4 inch bruise on my right side, both perfectly right above my hip bones. theyare sore and tender to the touch..what could this be?
Sat, 29 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Consult a physician and plan for an ultrasound to make a diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Left-sided Chest Swelling And Sharp Pain In The Arm Pit?

Hello, Consult a physician and plan for an ultrasound to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician