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Suggest Treatment For Soft Bumps On The Lower Ribs

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Question: i felt a soft bump on my lower left ribs i went to the er and the told me it seems like a lipoma they did an x ray on my chest and it was clear are there any chances this is something worse i have extreme anxiety just looking for a little peace of mind till i see my primary i plus ive been pressin on it for about 48 hours now will that cause soreness
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Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lipoma no reasón to worry

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,

A lipoma is a harmless thing! There is absolutely no reason to worry. If you press on it too much it might cause soreness, so please stop doing that.

If chest x ray is clear that is also a good sign.
If you have any further doubts/ clarifications, you may get back to me.

Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (14 hours later)
are lipomas easily diagnosed?
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Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (33 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes typical appearance

Detailed Answer:
Yes, lipoma has a typical appearance so it is easily diagnosed
Best regards
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Suggest Treatment For Soft Bumps On The Lower Ribs

Brief Answer: Lipoma no reasón to worry Detailed Answer: Dear Patient, A lipoma is a harmless thing! There is absolutely no reason to worry. If you press on it too much it might cause soreness, so please stop doing that. If chest x ray is clear that is also a good sign. If you have any further doubts/ clarifications, you may get back to me. Best regards