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What Causes Sharp Pain And Swelling In The Right Armpit And Back?
Question: Hi!
My husband has suddenly gotten a big swelling on his back near the right side and under the shoulder blade.
It starts about 4 inches from the spine and curves around under his arm. His arm pit hurts. He has sharp pain and hurts to the touch and hurts even more when he tires to move it.What could this be?
We put ice on it. What do you think we should do? Its Sunday night...Sorry to bother you. and Thank you!
My husband has suddenly gotten a big swelling on his back near the right side and under the shoulder blade.
It starts about 4 inches from the spine and curves around under his arm. His arm pit hurts. He has sharp pain and hurts to the touch and hurts even more when he tires to move it.What could this be?
We put ice on it. What do you think we should do? Its Sunday night...Sorry to bother you. and Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Inflammatory swelling as boil or other .kindly give further details .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Seems to be inflammatory lesion like developing boil or else .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Any history of trauma or insect bite over the area .
2. Changes in overlying skin color , temperature if any .
3. If possible and no objection , kindly take a photo pic and attach herewith
in next follow up question .
4. History of any systemic disease as diabetes .
* Can give ibuprofen tablet for immediate pain relief till then .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards dear .
Inflammatory swelling as boil or other .kindly give further details .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Seems to be inflammatory lesion like developing boil or else .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Any history of trauma or insect bite over the area .
2. Changes in overlying skin color , temperature if any .
3. If possible and no objection , kindly take a photo pic and attach herewith
in next follow up question .
4. History of any systemic disease as diabetes .
* Can give ibuprofen tablet for immediate pain relief till then .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards dear .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thank you.
we'll go to a doctor today.
we'll go to a doctor today.
Brief Answer:
Perfect decision XXXXXXX as it was spreading inflammation condition .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Good decision dear .
Wishing him fine recovery from the same .
Perfect decision XXXXXXX as it was spreading inflammation condition .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Good decision dear .
Wishing him fine recovery from the same .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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