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Pectoral Muscle Pain

The four muscles situated on either side of the chest are called the pectorals. Pectoral muscle pain occurs due to injury to the pectoral muscle or due to pectoral muscle strain. Pectoral muscle pain limits one's arm movements and function and is mostly managed by conservative treatment options.

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I have pain in the armpit and pectoral muscles. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right armpit and at the level of my right pectoralis muscle for about two months now. I did an ultrasound, MRI, and CT but they found nothing (no lymph nodes, no cysts, lumps, or anything). I did a breast examination, and all is good. The pain is at ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know some details - 1. What type of pain do you feel - burning, stretching, heaviness, bursting, pinprick, current-like, or something else? 2. Do you get this pain on just light touch on the skin over th...  Read Full »

I have pain in my upper right chest region after an acid reflux. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have suffered pain in my upper right pectoralis just next to my right armpit for several months. I have got done many negative tests, such as CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and hemithorax X-ray. The pain is mainly triggered by movement and by touch. I am having difficulties wearing a bra,...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is not costochondritis. This is nerve pain. Such pains are very troubling and irritating as well. They do not show up in any blood tests. As far as your questions are concerned, the following are my answers: No costochondritis does n...  Read Full »

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