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Sharp Arm Pain, Tenderness In Armpits, Feel A Skinny Piece Of Thread On Extending Arm For Stretching, Sharp Pains In Upper Arm After Exercise. Treatment?

I did some work out exercises a few days ago and felt fine -- I was trying to start a routine. However, due to my schedule I had to stop but my right arm started to hurt yesterday -- short, sharp pain. Under my armpit it was a little tender. Now when I feel my armpit and extend it slightly, one of my veins (I think) sticks out ... it feels like a skinny piece of thread -- when I extend my arm out totally to stretch it out ... I get the sharp pain in my upper arm. Did I pull something working out? or should I get this looked at? Treatment?
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

You are most likely suffering from either, rupture of a few muscle fibers; 'pinching' of the network of nerves (located beneath the shoulder joint, near the armpit) supplying the arm; stretch of a muscle tendon; or, a mild injury to the shoulder joint.

Complete rest to the shoulder joint and affected arm, along with a short course of anti-inflammatory pain-killers, such as, a combination of ibuprofen + paracetamol + a muscle relaxant (such as, Chlorzoxazone) will cure the problem.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Sharp Arm Pain, Tenderness In Armpits, Feel A Skinny Piece Of Thread On Extending Arm For Stretching, Sharp Pains In Upper Arm After Exercise. Treatment?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. You are most likely suffering from either, rupture of a few muscle fibers; pinching of the network of nerves (located beneath the shoulder joint, near the armpit) supplying the arm; stretch of a muscle tendon; or, a mild injury to the shoulder joint. Complete rest to the shoulder joint and affected arm, along with a short course of anti-inflammatory pain-killers, such as, a combination of ibuprofen + paracetamol + a muscle relaxant (such as, Chlorzoxazone) will cure the problem. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal