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Pain in the underarm region is felt in the form of a burning or stinging sensation. It can be accompanied by numbness. This pain can shoot up to the shoulder and the hand as well. Underarm pain can be irritating and quit distracting. It can be controlled through medication, but the course of treatment depends on the underlying cause of the problem. Here is a look at the many causes of underarm pain:

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• Pulling of muscles in the upper arm region is a cause or such pain. It can radiate down the armpit and pain can arise here also.

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• Lymphadenitis or inflammation of lymph nodes is one of the most common causes of armpit pain.

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• Disorder in the Brachial plexus or nerve nexus that causes movement and sensation in the arm region can also result in armpit pain

• Swelling of Axillary Lymph Nodes due to cancerous or non-cancerous conditions is yet another cause for armpit pain.

• In case armpit muscle are pulled or strained, sharp pain is felt in the underarm region. Pain in the rib cage is yet another cause of armpit pain.

In addition to these causes, other causes of pain in the armpit can be AIDS, Leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, infectious mononucleosis, and allergies. Beyond these reason, the reason why a person succumbs to underarm pain is because of a low body immunity level. Having a healthy body by eating healthy foods is the first point towards avoiding this problem completely.

The first step towards treating is getting a CT Scan done. Temporary relief from underarm pain is obtained through the use of over-the-counter pain killers. The treatment given depends on the cause. For example, if pulled muscles are the cause, muscle relaxants are prescribed, and if the problem is caused by lymph node infection, antibiotic or antiviral medicines are prescribed. In case of serious causes, underarm pain is treated with medication that can be prescribed in accordance with the illness.

The most common way to treat underarm pain is by using a hot or a cold compress. Place the compress on the painful region under the arm and do this for 10 to 15 minutes. This should be done about three to four times a day.

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