I'm experiencing some pain under my left underarm, and it's really uncomfortable, especially when I sneeze or cough. I'm getting a bit worried about what might be causing this. Could it be something serious, or is it maybe just a muscle strain? What should I do?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

Answered 04/07/2025

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inflammation it will be t

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I'm experiencing what feels like a constant cold because of the rainy season, so I'm a bit worried about whether it's okay to get the Covishield vaccine while having a mild cold. Is it safe, or should I wait until I'm completely symptom-free? What would you recommend I do?

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