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Painful, Bulging Knot Near Lower Ribs. Affecting Breathing. Have COPD. Hernia?
I have a bulging knot that becomes visible from under my right lower rib, it happens with certain movement, when it pops out it is so painful its unbearable, I even feel as if it has started affecting my breathing , I have COPD , so when i went to ER and told them of the symptoms, they said it didn t sound like a hernia because i couldn t control making it appear on my own?
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query
I can feel your concern
yes this may be the reason get an ultrasound done for this purpose.
Have a proper clinical examination
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr imran
Thanks for your query
I can feel your concern
yes this may be the reason get an ultrasound done for this purpose.
Have a proper clinical examination
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr imran
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