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What Causes Lump Behind The Left Rib Cage?
I feel a lump on my back side middle left rib cage and is highly sensitive to the touch I didn t know it hurted so bad till I touched it. I have had pain before bothered me to move but I ma full time mom but figured it would go away but it hasnt gone away should go to the doctor?
Mon, 1 Mar 2021
Hello,
The lump in the rib cage can be related to many medical conditions. One of the common causes can be a lipoma which is a fat tissue. I suggest to do an a chest X-ray for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The lump in the rib cage can be related to many medical conditions. One of the common causes can be a lipoma which is a fat tissue. I suggest to do an a chest X-ray for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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