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Suggest Treatment For A Knot In The Rib Cage

i have a knot on my rib cage that has been there for about 3 months. i noticed it started getting bigger, and red. then i woke up with what appeared as blisters on my butt. today my beey button was hurting and so i looked and its red and flesh colored. as if burned. whats happening to me?
posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Hi.

The sensitive belly button could possible be a ringworm infection (fungal infection), requiring anti-fungal cream to be applied over the region twice daily for 2 months at least.

As for the lump in and around the rib cage, I need to examine the region in order to provide an accurate diagnosis. Which is why I recommend a doctors visit.

The blisters on your buttocks will also have to be analysed, especially as they could be related to infections, temperature, weather, excessive moisture in the region , etc.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For A Knot In The Rib Cage

Hi. The sensitive belly button could possible be a ringworm infection (fungal infection), requiring anti-fungal cream to be applied over the region twice daily for 2 months at least. As for the lump in and around the rib cage, I need to examine the region in order to provide an accurate diagnosis. Which is why I recommend a doctors visit. The blisters on your buttocks will also have to be analysed, especially as they could be related to infections, temperature, weather, excessive moisture in the region , etc. Best wishes.