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What Causes Pain On Left Side Chest Above Nipple?

Hi, I m a 22 year old male 1.9m tall and weigh 110kg. I m experiencing a radiating pain on the left side of my chest, above my nipple, on the breast. It started of feeling like a muscular pain but know the pain has increased and affecting the whole top of my left breast. I worry if its possible an insect got onto my clothes from the clothes line and now into my breast. Is this at all possible ?
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Insect bites are possible in your case. These can cause infection, inflammation, cellulitis and abscess formation in breast tissue.
All these cause severe pain in involved breast.
So better to consult doctor and get done local breast examination and ultrasound examination of breast.
If ultrasound is normal then no need to worry for breast diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out breast diseases by ultrasound examination.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain On Left Side Chest Above Nipple?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Insect bites are possible in your case. These can cause infection, inflammation, cellulitis and abscess formation in breast tissue. All these cause severe pain in involved breast. So better to consult doctor and get done local breast examination and ultrasound examination of breast. If ultrasound is normal then no need to worry for breast diseases. Musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright, but first rule out breast diseases by ultrasound examination. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.