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What Causes Bump On Ribs?

my son was hit in the ribs in football. He has a bump on his ribs since the day it happend about a month ago. The bump still bothers him if he gets hit and says it bothers him when he runs. Will this bump go away. It is a hard bump that feels like bone.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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It can be a fracture which has healed partially.and this bump is accumulation of calcium at fracture site which is also called as callus. I would suggest you to avoid rubbing or any massage in that area. I would also assure you that it is not very serious and it will be normal in some months.
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What Causes Bump On Ribs?

It can be a fracture which has healed partially.and this bump is accumulation of calcium at fracture site which is also called as callus. I would suggest you to avoid rubbing or any massage in that area. I would also assure you that it is not very serious and it will be normal in some months.