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What Does A Lump On The Lower Part Of Rib Cage Indicate?
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Wed, 28 May 2014
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Wed, 28 May 2014
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Question : My son has a lump on the lower part of his rib cage, there is no pain or discolouration And it doesn't move it feels like it is part of the bone.What could it be?
Brief Answer:
A few more information would be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
I would like to have a few more information from you to be able to help you better :
1) Since how long did you notice the lump ?
2) Does he have any history of fall from the bed or any history of trauma on the part as you know about ?
3) Are all other parameters like his diet, activity etc are normal ?
4) Has it been seen by his paediatrician or not ?
Expecting to listen from you soon.
Thanks for choosing health care magic forum for query regarding your health.
Dr Shareef.
A few more information would be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
I would like to have a few more information from you to be able to help you better :
1) Since how long did you notice the lump ?
2) Does he have any history of fall from the bed or any history of trauma on the part as you know about ?
3) Are all other parameters like his diet, activity etc are normal ?
4) Has it been seen by his paediatrician or not ?
Expecting to listen from you soon.
Thanks for choosing health care magic forum for query regarding your health.
Dr Shareef.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1 I noticed it today. 2 He fell off a swing yesterday but said he was fine and the swing wasn't moving. 3 He is a normal little boy. 4 He hasn't seen a Doctor.
Brief Answer:
Not to worry, but have to be watchful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi ! Good to listen from you so soon.
Even though he might have appeared normal after the fall from the swing, possibly he could have landed on his ribs, and a small hematoma which could feel to be hard if very tense,might have formed. The boy might not be that aware of the problem. Anyway it is good that he is ok after the fall and is active. However, I would advise you not to worry about it, but be watchful. In case of the hematoma, it will resolve of its own in a few days. If it does not or the size increases, then you might have to take him to the ER of a nearby hospital for a physical examination and related investigations for a diagnosis and further management.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of this problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Wishing your boy an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
Not to worry, but have to be watchful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi ! Good to listen from you so soon.
Even though he might have appeared normal after the fall from the swing, possibly he could have landed on his ribs, and a small hematoma which could feel to be hard if very tense,might have formed. The boy might not be that aware of the problem. Anyway it is good that he is ok after the fall and is active. However, I would advise you not to worry about it, but be watchful. In case of the hematoma, it will resolve of its own in a few days. If it does not or the size increases, then you might have to take him to the ER of a nearby hospital for a physical examination and related investigations for a diagnosis and further management.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of this problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Wishing your boy an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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