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I dont know if its muscle or what under ur arm but is it normal for one side to be larger than the other? no pain no lumps. right side and im r handed

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

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Dominant Hand : hand may be seemingly larger or thicker feeling but significant assume try should be evaluated by a health care provider

Answered 8/22/2017

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A member asked:

I dont know if its muscle or what under ur arm but is it normal for one side to be larger than the other? no pain no lumps. right side and im r handed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

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