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What causes pain in a man’s right chest near his armpit and what to do?

Asked by:Giant

Asked on:Mar 29, 2026 03:03 PM

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  • Anastasia Anastasia

    Mar 29, 2026

    Pain in a man's right chest near the armpit may be due to soft tissue inflammation or cartilage inflammation. At the same time, the possibility of breast cancer cannot be ruled out. Go to the hospital to complete relevant examinations and receive targeted treatment if necessary.

    1. Soft tissue inflammation

    If a male's right chest and armpit area is impacted or squeezed, causing local soft tissue damage, it will usually lead to local soft tissue congestion and local irritation, which may be accompanied by symptoms of pain and swelling. It can be improved by applying hot compress, which can speed up local metabolism and promote the improvement of pain.

    2. Cartilage inflammation

    If a man's right chest is squeezed or hit, causing aseptic inflammation or infectious inflammation in the cartilage area, it will also lead to poor local blood circulation and easily lead to local irritation reactions, which may be accompanied by painful symptoms. It needs to be treated with anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. You can take amoxicillin capsules, ibuprofen granules, cefixime dispersible tablets, etc. orally.

    3. Breast cancer

    Men are also at risk of breast cancer. The growth of cancer cells may cause local tissue damage and cause local irritating pain symptoms. It can be treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or surgical resection.

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