It would depend whether this lump was a part of the bone or soft tissue - this would involve a physician to examine you.
Depending on what your physician finds, further imaging can be done with plain...
's nothing serious than to wait and risk problems later.
So yes, get it checked right away! ;)
i have a small lump on my ribs, about 2 to 3 inches down from the breast,its not on the breast at all... its small and circular...
It would depend whether this lump was a part of the bone or soft tissue - this would involve a physician to examine you.
Depending on what your physician finds, further imaging can be done with plain...
pain in the right upper quadrant (under the ribs), even stuff that isn't typically associated w... or ligament being strained? I feel the same pain, its more like the lower part of the rib. Please...
It could be a number of conditions like swollen tumor, muscle or tendon inflammation, injured rib, infection.
He has to see a doctor for a exam and a correct diagnosis.
Bruising of the ribs (ribcage) causes more pain than a broken rib. Try applying heat as often as possible on the area.
But, your best bet is to go into the hospital and check to see if you broke a rib
Go see your family doctor! S/he is trained to evaluate the cause of your pain and treat it. You can probably safely ignore occasional pain but if it persists and affects your sleep, it's time to get checked out. Good luck!
The differential diagnosis or list of possible things that could cause what you're describing is a mile long (or at least it seems like it). A number of factors come to mind. In older (former) smokers w/high blood pressure,
Some times when you walk fast or run this might happen. You might have air trapped. Bend over several times to let the air out and take small breaths. It usually goes away after a couple of minutes.
Check with a doctor to e
lump on the lower right side of my rib. Just below the ribcage.
I have noticed a lump on the lower right side of my rib. Just below the ribcage. It could be painful when pressed and is sometimes (not always) accompanied by mild pain (which is very tolerable). 'Just would like to ask what could it be. Thanks
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