Underarm pain before menstruation
May 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Menstruation, also known as a period, may be accompanied by underarm pain before the onset of menstruation. This can result from physiological factors or pathological conditions such as lymphadenitis or brachial plexus neuritis. Specifically, prior to menstruation, estrogen levels in the body gradually increase, which can stimulate breast tissue and lead to underarm pain. This is considered a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special intervention.
Menstruation, also known as a period, may be accompanied by underarm pain before the onset of menstruation. This can be caused by either physiological or pathological factors, such as lymphadenitis or brachial plexus neuritis. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
Before menstruation, estrogen levels in the body gradually increase, which may stimulate breast tissue and lead to underarm pain. This is considered a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special intervention.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Lymphadenitis
Bacterial infection is the main cause of lymphadenitis. Under stimulation by inflammatory factors, the patient's lymph nodes may swell and cause discomfort symptoms such as underarm pain. Patients can take medications such as roxithromycin capsules or penicillin sodium for injection as directed by a physician.
2. Brachial Plexus Neuritis
The exact cause of brachial plexus neuritis remains unclear, but it may be associated with bacterial infections or immune system abnormalities. Nerve atrophy in the underarm area may occur, leading to the aforementioned symptoms. Patients may take vitamin B complex tablets or carbamazepine tablets as prescribed by a doctor.
In addition, underarm pain before menstruation could also result from muscle injury, folliculitis, acute mastitis, or other conditions. It is recommended to maintain a light diet during treatment.
