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Hard Lump On The End Of Lower Ribs, Sore And Hard To Move, Gets Large At Times. How Can I Get Rid Of It?
I found a hard lump on the end of my lower ribs on left side. At times it is very sore and hard to move. I have had it for about a year now. And ot seems to be getting larger at times i cant feel it until i change the positipn i am standing in or siting in. No history of trama or health problems. I dont have insurance and cant get in to see a dr. And when i went to the er they treated me like i was drug seeking.
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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You need to rule out a possible hernia first, if the swelling gets larger sometimes with change in position. It occurs due to lax abdominal muscles. It usually requires surgery. If hernia is ruled out then other possibilities like neurofibroma, cyst, abscess etc has to be ruled out.
You need to rule out a possible hernia first, if the swelling gets larger sometimes with change in position. It occurs due to lax abdominal muscles. It usually requires surgery. If hernia is ruled out then other possibilities like neurofibroma, cyst, abscess etc has to be ruled out.
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