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What Causes Swelling In The Back Of The Armpit?

I have had mid back pain for 4 days and today under my right arm it began hurting. I looked in the mirror and saw that the back of my arm pit has swelling. what could that be? should i go to walkin clinic tomorrow or schedule an appt with my doctor on Monday?
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Pain and swelling is likely to be due to muscle spasm in the area.

You need to do muscle strengthening and stretching exercises to strengthen the muscle and to relive the spasm.

Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful.You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin as and when required to reduce pain.

If the pain and spasm is persistant even after these measures, then I suggest you to get it evaluated by an orthopaedician for examination.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Swelling In The Back Of The Armpit?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Pain and swelling is likely to be due to muscle spasm in the area. You need to do muscle strengthening and stretching exercises to strengthen the muscle and to relive the spasm. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful.You can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin as and when required to reduce pain. If the pain and spasm is persistant even after these measures, then I suggest you to get it evaluated by an orthopaedician for examination. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care