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What Causes Chest Pain And Lump Between Ribs In A Smoker?

The questionis regarding my father. He is a smoker and has been smoking for quiet a long time as a result he is now recently started feeling a lump in his chest area in between the ribs and is visible to the eye. And also he suffers from pain in the chest region from time to time. I am worried so just wanted to know what may be the cause of it an what approch sould i take next towards it.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest pain and lump between ribs in a smoker . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like inflammation , tumors , boils , abscesses , hematoma , benign and malignant tumors or cysts , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . You should avoid smoking and consult chest specialist .I would suggest you to also consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for injury or chest specialist for chest infection . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . Do not work in one pose for long time and do not lift heavy object .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chest Pain And Lump Between Ribs In A Smoker?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest pain and lump between ribs in a smoker . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like inflammation , tumors , boils , abscesses , hematoma , benign and malignant tumors or cysts , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . You should avoid smoking and consult chest specialist .I would suggest you to also consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for injury or chest specialist for chest infection . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . Do not work in one pose for long time and do not lift heavy object . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari