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Suggest Treatment For A Large Lump On The Chest Of A Child

My 3 1/2 year old son has a large lump on the left side of his chest under his nipple. It feels like it is where the rib is, but it definitely pokes out, whereas the right side does not. It is hard and doesn t move. He says it does not hurt. He is just getting over a cold, which may be unrelated. No fever or redness.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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HI,Dear.Very Good NOON from India.Thanks for your query.I understand your concerns.I studied your query in depth.Need more information to comment on.
-I would advise you not to worry still.In my opinion your son has only a prominent costo-chondral bony bump below the left nipple,which is not on the right side.So its a rib prominance onnly and is due to the Rickets-mostly.
-Treatment-Consult a peadiatrician who would treat it with Vit D doses with calcium supplements.
-b-Sunbath for 30 mts a day after the vit-D-3 and calcium doses , would relieve it in 5-6 mths time.IF not the diagnosis would be reviewed
-Hope this relieves your worry-some query. Wellcome for anymore queries in time to come.Have a Good Day.
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Suggest Treatment For A Large Lump On The Chest Of A Child

HI,Dear.Very Good NOON from India.Thanks for your query.I understand your concerns.I studied your query in depth.Need more information to comment on. -I would advise you not to worry still.In my opinion your son has only a prominent costo-chondral bony bump below the left nipple,which is not on the right side.So its a rib prominance onnly and is due to the Rickets-mostly. -Treatment-Consult a peadiatrician who would treat it with Vit D doses with calcium supplements. -b-Sunbath for 30 mts a day after the vit-D-3 and calcium doses , would relieve it in 5-6 mths time.IF not the diagnosis would be reviewed -Hope this relieves your worry-some query. Wellcome for anymore queries in time to come.Have a Good Day.