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I had a mammogram and i am sore in my peck muscle and under my arm. i feel as though i feel movement in my peck area. ?

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

B/c of Mammogram: Mammography requires pressing the breast hardly against the scanning apparatus. It can cause pain in the pectoralis muscle and discomfort under the arm b/c of lymphatic drainage of breast includes the under arm area. Compression of mammary glands and ducts may make u feel that the peck area is moving. Involvement of pectoral muscles , may also make u feel that way.

Answered 8/2/2018

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It is possible: that the positioning and compression requirements of mammography caused some temporary soreness. If it doesn't improve in a few days, talk to your doc.

Answered 9/28/2016

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