Health For Everone Q&A Men’s Health

Why does a man have pain above his left chest near his armpit?

Asked by:Elizabeth

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 05:52 AM

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  • Rock Rock

    Mar 31, 2026

    Pain in the upper left breast near the armpit in men may be caused by local muscle strain due to exertion at work, or may be caused by breast hyperplasia. You should pay more attention to rest for a period of time and try to avoid engaging in heavy and tiring work, which can reduce the aggravation of armpit pain.

    1. Muscle strain

    When working, if you often engage in such tiring work or use improper force, it may cause muscle strain in the area above the left chest near the armpit, causing armpit pain. Generally, it can be improved through massage and hot compress, which can promote local blood circulation and help relieve muscle strain. If the pain is severe, apply drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis locally to improve it.

    2. Breast hyperplasia

    The specific cause of breast hyperplasia is not particularly clear, but it is closely related to the imbalance of estrogen and male hormone levels. If men have an imbalance of hormone secretion, it may lead to breast development and cause symptoms of breast hyperplasia. Regularly eating high-calorie foods may cause obesity. Excessive obesity may cause an increase in estrogen levels, which may lead to breast hyperplasia. Breast hyperplasia usually causes significant enlargement of one breast and is accompanied by painful symptoms. Generally, anti-estrogen drugs can be taken according to the doctor's advice, such as clomiphene citrate capsules and tamoxifen, which can inhibit the rise of estrogen in the body, thereby alleviating breast hyperplasia.