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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Armpit?

I have a pricking sensation in my left armpit. There are no marks and it continues even when nothing is touching it(clothes). I also have a heaviness in my chest area. Maybe it sounds hypocondriac but my husband was diagnosed with microplasmic pneumonia on friday.
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pricking sensation in armpit. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like folliculitis, improper hygiene, diabetes , peripheral neuropathy, heat burn or peripheral nerve trauma. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination. Doctor will take history or order nerve conduction test along with physical examination. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with physical therapy , stretching exercises to relieve stress from nerve. For now keep your armpits clean and dry. avoid touching or pricking area under armpit. You should main proper cleanliness of area.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Armpit?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pricking sensation in armpit. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like folliculitis, improper hygiene, diabetes , peripheral neuropathy, heat burn or peripheral nerve trauma. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination. Doctor will take history or order nerve conduction test along with physical examination. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with physical therapy , stretching exercises to relieve stress from nerve. For now keep your armpits clean and dry. avoid touching or pricking area under armpit. You should main proper cleanliness of area. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari