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What Causes A Painful Lump On Rib Cage?
Question: I am a 20 year old woman and I have a pencil width lump straight down the outside of my right rib. It is about 5 inches long. It hurts to touch and can be a sharp pain if I move to quickly. It has been there for 3 weeks.
Brief Answer:
get usg
Detailed Answer:
hi
i am dr mittal
i have read your query
the causes of the lump are many
it is difficult to speculate what it may be without precise examination.
the best way to diagnose a lump is to get a ultrasound of the swelling.
the ultrasound tells us the contents of the swelling
treatment can be suggested accordingly.
i therefore suggest the same to you.
i hope the the information helps you
please get back to us with the information of usg report
we may thereafter be able to help you better
best of luck.
dr mittal
get usg
Detailed Answer:
hi
i am dr mittal
i have read your query
the causes of the lump are many
it is difficult to speculate what it may be without precise examination.
the best way to diagnose a lump is to get a ultrasound of the swelling.
the ultrasound tells us the contents of the swelling
treatment can be suggested accordingly.
i therefore suggest the same to you.
i hope the the information helps you
please get back to us with the information of usg report
we may thereafter be able to help you better
best of luck.
dr mittal
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