10 Common Causes of Armpit Pain
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Muscle Strain
The armpit contains muscles that strain like other muscles in the body.2‘Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Axilla.’ Amber Gordon. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547723/ Overexerting, especially when lifting or pulling something heavy, may strain the muscle and cause pain. Strains affecting the chest or upper arm muscles may also cause axillary pain.
Mild strains generally ease over time and may be addressed by applying an ice pack or taking an over-the-counter medication. However, a person should seek medical advice if symptoms persist for more than a week or if the pain is getting worse.
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