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How To Reduce Swelling In The Side Of Rib Cage Below Shoulder?

RESPECTED DOCTOR, SOMEONE PUNCHED ME IN THE SIDE OF MY RIGHTRIBCAGE BELOW THE SHOULDER TO WHICH I HAVE GOT A BALL BEARING SIZE SWELLING, I CAN FEEL THE BALL. IT PAINS OCCASIONALLY, THIS IS OVER 15 YEARS NOW. PLEASE ADVISE, WHAT SHOULD I DO. THANKS SANTOSH
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
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Hello,

This bump could be related to chronic inflammation. After such a long period of time, there is no reason to panic. I would just recommend performing a shoulder X-ray study and an ultrasound of the soft tissues. An MRI would help examine better the soft tissues.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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How To Reduce Swelling In The Side Of Rib Cage Below Shoulder?

Hello, This bump could be related to chronic inflammation. After such a long period of time, there is no reason to panic. I would just recommend performing a shoulder X-ray study and an ultrasound of the soft tissues. An MRI would help examine better the soft tissues. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist