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Have Lump On Right Side Of Ribcage. Painkillers Helped. What Is Wrong?
I have a lump on my right side ribcage,I had an x-ray 4 times but nothing was recognised. Even doctors were also unable to find the problem. I have spent almost 0000rs for medical tests i was having lump from 8 months,initially it was very painful i took some acidity and painkillers now i am ok with pain.but lump remains the same no pain , no vomtings,no weight loss , no fever .
Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Hi,
It seems like a swelling or lump in the muscular plane. I do not think it is in the deep viscera to be visible on the X-ray.
If it is visible to the naked eye, an FNAC of the lump may be done to confirm the cause and excision of the lump may be done accordingly.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
It seems like a swelling or lump in the muscular plane. I do not think it is in the deep viscera to be visible on the X-ray.
If it is visible to the naked eye, an FNAC of the lump may be done to confirm the cause and excision of the lump may be done accordingly.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
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