pain underarm and breast

[Chelemarie]

I am 40 yrs old, I've had painfor almost a year underneath my left arm and left side of my left breast. I've not found any lumps and I have also had a mammogram which was negatvie. Any ideas on what could be the cause of the pain?  

Thanks

[LMT3]

I had that. I had the pain under my left arm pit for 3 years, ultra sound showed only normal lymph nodes and nothing showed up on mammograms. In November I had my first abnormal mammogram but it had nothing to do with the pain in the arm pit. I asked the surgeon about it and she told me it was probably excess breast tissue, which is common. I do know when I use to ovulate, (since I have been post-menopausal for 7 years that seems like a long long time ago), and my breast would get tender it did hurt up under the arm pits. Just a thought.   LmT3

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

The pain that you feel is most probably an axillary lymph node infection, or muscle pull.

Is there any history of trauma? You need not panic as the chances of this being breast cancer are minimal.

Use some warm compresses and do not shave, wax or use a deodorant for a few days - the lump should resolve on  its own. Try some pain relief medications and see if it helps.

If it still persists, you would need to see your doctor for a clinical evaluation.

Let us know if you have any other doubts and keep us posted on how you are doing.

Regards.