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Pain here and there in upper body
I have pain in armpit, both chest, ribs, but this pain last for a week at a place then it shifted to another place without lymph nodes ,this is from last 1.5 months, and it make me anxious that I have something serious, also I am on medicine for erosive antral gastritis, two doctors said that this is because anxiety,but pain is not going, it shifted from place to place , please help me
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This is due to gastritis. You should change your diet accordingly.
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Consult me for further evaluation
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Tab flexon Mr two times a day after food for five days
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Pain that moves from one spot to another (armpit → chest → ribs), lasts days, then shifts, with no swelling/lumps is very unlikely to be a serious disease.
This pattern is most consistent with:
• Costochondritis / chest wall muscle pain
• Somatic Symptom Disorder (anxiety-related body pain)
• Gastritis-related referred discomfort (you already have erosive gastritis)
Next Steps
• Continue gastritis treatment as prescribed
• Add for pain relief:
– Short course of mild pain reliever (if tolerated)
– Local hot fomentation
• Evaluate basics (if not already done):
– CBC, ESR (to reassure no inflammation)
• Focus on anxiety management:
– Relaxation techniques / breathing exercises
– Consider consultation if anxiety is persistent
Health Tips
• Avoid repeatedly pressing/checking the painful area (worsens pain perception)
• Maintain posture (screen time → chest wall strain)
• Regular light exercise helps reduce both pain and anxiety
• Gastritis + anxiety often create a pain amplification loop
⚠️ Red flags (seek review):
• Persistent localized pain not shifting
• Swelling/lump
• Weight loss, fever
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Its nerve pain or muscle pain.you have gastritis also this causes heart burn like symptoms.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
It is more likely due to anxiety or stress. Please share details then I can help you.
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