Swelling underarm - #178

It’s important to address any changes in your breast and underarm areas with care. Soft swelling under the arm without hard lumps and intermittent pain in both breasts could be related to hormonal changes, fluid retention, or other benign conditions. To provide you with the best advice, I would need more clarity on a few points: How long have you been experiencing these symptoms? Are there any specific times during your menstrual cycle when the swelling or pain worsens? Do you have any other symptoms, such as changes in your menstrual cycle, discharge, or changes in breast size? In Ayurveda, you may benefit from taking Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) to help balance hormones and support breast health; taking 500 mg twice daily may help. Additionally, Guggulu can assist with any potential inflammation, so you could consider taking Kanchnaar Guggulu (1-2 tablets twice daily). Incorporating Turmeric (Curcuma longa) into your diet can help due to its anti-inflammatory properties. However, it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional to assess your symptoms accurately and rule out any serious conditions. Please provide more details to guide you further.

Okay, so you’re experiencing a soft swelling underarm along with some pain in the breasts from time to time. It sounds uncomfortable, and I really get why you’d want a solution quick. First, let’s talk about the whole picture. In Ayurveda, such kind of symptoms might be related to Kapha imbalance, creating some stagnation in lymphatic tissues—which sound like they could be playing a role here.

But first, I’d recommend getting this checked by a healthcare professional to ensure there’s nothing serious needing immediate attention. Once they give you the all-clear, we can really dive into the Ayurvedic way to rebalance things.

For general discomfort, some warm sesame oil self-massage around the underarm area might offer relief. Try this daily, in circular motions, towards the heart for about 10 minutes or so, especially in the morn or before a warm shower, just make sure your skin isn’t sensitive to it first.

Now on to diet, avoid heavy foods like dairy, sugar, and processed stuff. They can actually worsen Kapha and lead to further stagnation. Introduce more light, easily digestible foods like moong dal soup, steamed veggies, and spices like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper to help. They can fire up your agni (digestive fire) which is super important in reducing kapha and also can help in clearing any Ama (toxins).

Yoga can also help with lymphatic drainage - try poses like downward dog and gentle twists. Do them regularly, maybe 3-4 times a week for about 20-30mins.

Lastly, try something like Trikatu churna (a blend of ginger, black pepper and long pepper) to improve digestion and dry out that excess moisture, just a pinch with honey before meals.

Make sure to get some relaxation too, stress can make these kind of symptoms worse. Just breathe, meditate or even just take an evening walk.

Remember if these symptoms persist or worsen, do get back to your doctor. Your health comes first. Keep me posted on how things go, yeah?