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Possible causes of armpit pain range from the minor irritation of clothing, or an infection that goes away quickly, to serious medical issues such as swollen lymph nodes and cancer-related pain.

Hormonal changes, including those related to menstruation or breastfeeding, also may cause pain under the armpit (also called the axilla).

Nerves, lymph nodes, muscles, bones, and other structures can be affected.

Some causes, like muscle injury, can lead to pain in only one armpit while others can affect both. Conditions affecting nearby structures, such as a pinched nerve in the neck, also can lead to armpit pain.

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See a healthcare provider to diagnose underarm pain that persists or is associated with other symptoms.

1. Muscle Strain

Any of the muscles in and around the axilla can become painful from overuse and muscle strain.

These injuries can occur in children as well as adults. Activities that can cause this type of pain include:

• Lifting
• Pulling
• Throwing
• Pushing

Pressure on the muscles and other armpit structures (from using

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