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Pain underarm near breast on the right side ( burning pain)?

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Dr. Bernard Canlas answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It could be a nerve: A burning type of pain suggest nerve irritation. There are nerves that run underneath our ribs, and can cause intercostal neuralgia. Usually this type of pain radiates. There are also localized causes.

Answered 2/10/2020

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