Armpit pain: Armpit pain is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom:
Causes of Underarm pain (Armpit pain): See detailed list of causes below.
Medical Book Extracts related to Underarm pain (Armpit pain): Refer to the excerpt book sections about Underarm pain below.
Underarm pain (medical symptom): A feeling of distress and agony caused by the stimulation of pain nerve endings in the underarm
Underarm pain (medical symptom): An underarm (axillary) swelling or mass symptom described as "Armpit pain" is most likely related to swollen underarm lymph nodes, of which there are numerous causes. Other possiblities include a skin lump that appears under the arm, such as an infected skin follicle in underarm hair. Less likely is a particular local underarm condition. Because of the possibility of severe conditions, this symptom needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.
The list of medical condition causes of Underarm pain (Armpit pain) includes:
All 12 causes of Underarm pain
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For a medical symptom description of 'Armpit pain', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Underarm pain (symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Armpit pain' may be possible.
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Free access to excerpts from published medical book extracts about the causes and diagnosis of Underarm pain from the following published medical books is available for more detailed information that is related to Armpit pain.
... Is there significant radiation of pain down the arm? The presence of significant radiation of pain down the arm would suggest thoracic outlet ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The shoulder is a complex arrangement of the humerus held loosely in place by ten muscles acting on the scapula, clavicle, and humerus, which form three articulations (acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, and sternoclavicular).... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... An anatomic breakdown of the arm into its components is the key to a sound differential diagnosis in arm pain. Pain may be referred from more proximal portions of the extremity such as the ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of shoulder pain, like other forms of pain, is best established by anatomy, working from the outside in ( Table 51 ). Beginning with the skin, ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Arm pain usually results from musculoskeletal disorders, but it can also stem from neurovascular or cardiovascular disorders. (See Causes of local pain.) In some cases, it may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Fracture Contusion Acromial-clavicular joint separation or injuries Rotator cuff tendinitis or impingement ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Arm pain usually results from musculoskeletal disorders, but it can also stem from neurovascular or cardiovascular disorders. (See Causes of localized arm pain, page 74.) In some cases, arm pain may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Gowri Anandarajah Shoulder pain is the second most frequent orthopedic complaint seen in the primary care setting (1). The joint’s complex anatomy... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment (3,4) ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Rotator cuff tendinitis ❑ Bicipital tendinitis ❑ Acromioclavicular joint... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Arm pain usually results from musculoskeletal disorders, but it can also stem from neurovascular or cardiovascular disorders. In some cases, it may be referred pain from another area, such as the chest, neck, or... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Arm pain usually results from musculoskeletal disorders, but it can also stem from neurovascular or cardiovascular disorders. (See Causes of local pain, page 52.) In some cases, it may be referred pain from... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... An anatomic breakdown of the arm into its components is the key to a sound differential diagnosis in arm pain. Pain may be referred from more proximal portions of the extremity such as the... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of shoulder pain, like other forms of pain, is best established by anatomy, working from the outside in (Table 51).... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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