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Why Am I Having A Mass Under Right Rib Cage?
I have what feels like an internal lump or mass under my right rib cage. No visible lump, no pain, no problem breathing. It just feels stiff and prime my from time to time then disappears. It been about three weeks. Most of the time I don't notice it until I focus on it.
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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The feeling of stiffness under the right rib cage with no visible mass is likely to be due to a muscle cramp or spasm in the area. This can be relieved by doing a hot fomentation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The feeling of stiffness under the right rib cage with no visible mass is likely to be due to a muscle cramp or spasm in the area. This can be relieved by doing a hot fomentation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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