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What Causes A Large Painful Nodule On The Bottom Of The Back Ribs?
I have a large sore and very painful nodule on the bottom of back ribs. It is growing every week and almost doubling in size very rapidly. I just found another one just below and seems to be attached to spine rather than rib cage. Not moveable. I do have severe arthritis. It is also causing my back to spasm with just a small amount of bending over and standing back straight. I do not have this on the left lower ribs. I really would like to know what this is because it very much has affected my ability to even perform ADL s. It is constant pain. Feels very hard, smooth, and rounded.
Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us. Such nodules can be seen in diverse conditions like lipomas , fibroma , abscess , Sebaceous cyst or atheroma. Get a chest x ray and soft tissue US done for exact diagnosis . I would suggest you get it checked with your PCP further .
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification. I wish you good health . Thank you for your question and feel free to contact further for any question . sincerely, Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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What Causes A Large Painful Nodule On The Bottom Of The Back Ribs?
Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com s medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us. Such nodules can be seen in diverse conditions like lipomas , fibroma , abscess , Sebaceous cyst or atheroma. Get a chest x ray and soft tissue US done for exact diagnosis . I would suggest you get it checked with your PCP further . This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification. I wish you good health . Thank you for your question and feel free to contact further for any question . sincerely, Dr. Shardendu Tomar