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Weight Loss, Hard Bony Lump Under Rib Cage, No Pain, Discomfort While Sitting. Causes For Lump?

i have gone from 8 stone to 7 stone in 2 weeks, i have a hard bone feeling lump under my rib cage on the righ hand side, it dose not hurt, but feels un comfy while sat down, as i run my fingers down my rib cage all is ok untill at the very bottom their is this big lump, i can push it in a bit but it is very hard, i am 34 years old with 2 children aged 14 and 4, both from c section, other wise i am fit and well, many thanks
Fri, 6 Jul 2012
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Hi Katie,

It seems like a benign swelling.

Please get an excision biopsy of the same to confirm the cause. It can be done on an elective basis.

Hope I have been of help.

Regards,
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Weight Loss, Hard Bony Lump Under Rib Cage, No Pain, Discomfort While Sitting. Causes For Lump?

Hi Katie, It seems like a benign swelling. Please get an excision biopsy of the same to confirm the cause. It can be done on an elective basis. Hope I have been of help. Regards,