Causes of armpit pain and its treatment methods
It may have happened to you that your armpits hurt for various reasons; First of all, armpit pain is considered a very natural and normal thing, which can be due to various causes, including overwork, stretching, or even pain in the chest area; But there is a bigger danger that you should take seriously! Follow along with Dr. Salam.
The causes of armpit pain are very different! Sometimes your armpits may hurt for very simple and trivial reasons and get better after a short period of time, and sometimes these pains may be very dangerous signs of some diseases. One of the most serious points to consider in this case is gender!
Causes of armpit pain
1. The first and most common cause of swollen lymph nodes
The armpit glands are usually lymph nodes, and most of the time when they are accompanied by pain, the first thing that doctors think of is infection. In some cases, cleaning the armpits and using non-sterile razors and razors can cause such a condition for the patient.
2. Armpit pain due to breast cancer
As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, armpit pain can be a sign of a certain type of disease depending on the type of gender. Breast cancer is a clear example of this. This disease is related to women and if it is diagnosed late, it can lead to the death of the patient.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:
New lumps (most women naturally have lumpy breasts), thickness in the breast or armpit.
Nipple sensitivity, discharge, or physical changes (such as nipple indentation, persistent pain, or changes in breast size and shape).
Skin irritation or changes such as wrinkling, sagging, scaling or new wrinkles.
Warmth, redness and swelling of the breast with a rash similar to orange peel.
Breast pain is usually not a symptom of breast cancer, but you should see a doctor.
3. Menstrual periods
One of the relatively common problems in women, especially girls and young women Chest pain , clavicle area and armpit area. Breast pain in women is divided into two types: cyclic pain and non-cyclic pain. Periodic breast pains are more common in girls and young women, these pains are directly related to hormonal changes during periods. Often, the intensity of the pain is high at the beginning of the monthly period. With the end of the menstrual period, these pains improve. Such pains are often bilateral (in both breasts) and may also spread to the armpit and arm. With the onset of menopause, these pains improve.
Read breast pain during pregnancy + necessary care
4. Acute allergic reaction:
In case of redness or swelling in the armpits, probably one of the health products you use; Are you allergic? It is not unlikely that soap, deodorant, etc. caused this pain.
It is better to immediately stop using these types of products.
5. Influenza or cold:
As mentioned, if the lymph node is enlarged Pain in the armpit you will Following the flu or cold and infection in the upper part of the respiratory tract, the lymph nodes swell. By treating the infection, these nodes will eventually shrink and the pain you feel will disappear.
6. Shingles:
The possibility of shingles after chicken pox is normal because it has a common virus. Shingles causes small and painful rashes on the upper body.
7. Heartburn:
Do you have a reflux problem? If so, it is good to know that this problem and heartburn, which is one of the symptoms of gastric reflux, can be the cause of armpit pain.
8. Stretching the chest muscles:
If your chest muscles are injured or stretched too much, you may have pain in your armpit. Many activities, including a lot of exercise, can cause these muscles to stretch.
9. Connective tissue damage:
If the ligament of the part that connects the shoulder and the hands is damaged, you will feel pain in the armpit.
10. Armpit cyst:
Since the armpit area is dark, warm and moist, there is a possibility of bacteria proliferation. The presence of these germs and dirt can cause the appearance of an armpit cyst. But there is no need to worry. It is better to see a doctor. Note that in some cases the presence of a cyst can be an early sign of cancer.
11. Diabetes:
This disease can cause pain in the armpit, because peripheral nerves are damaged due to high blood sugar. Peripheral nerve damage causes pain or burning in some parts of the body.
12. Hyperthyroidism:
According to “MSN” site, hyperthyroidism can cause the underarm glands to swell and as a result, pain in different parts, including the armpits. To solve this problem, the problem of hyperthyroidism must be solved.
Underarm pain can be one of the most dangerous symptoms, especially for women. You can make sure of your health by doing a few simple examinations by yourself or going to the doctor and doing periodic check-ups, or if you see a suspicious factor, you can treat it.
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