3.4. Thoracic outlet syndromerefers to the entrapment of the nerves or blood vessels that travel through the “thoracic outlet” between the clavicle, upper rib and neck muscles into an arm. Risk factors include anatomical abnormalities (cervical rib), bad posture and arm overuse[11]. Symptoms i...
The common cold, flu, chickenpox, tonsillitis, scarlet fever, ear infection, tooth abscess, strep throat (pharyngitis), throat cancer (laryngeal or pharyngeal) or thyroid cancer can cause enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, but less likely in the armpits. Heartburn, angina pectoris or heart atta...