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What Causes Lump On Middle Of Chest?

HI, I GOT THIS LUMP IN THE MIDDLE OF MY CHEST(ABOVE MY BREAST) WHEN I WAS 16 AND I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS LIKE AN INGROWN HAIR OR SOMETHING BUT NOW IT'S HUGE AND IT HURTS REALLY BAD 5YRS LATER. CAN XOT HELP I DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE SO CAN'T REALLY GO TO THE DOCTOR :-/
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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HI,Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to HCM.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion , this lump above your breast and inteh middle of the chest,is most probably-recurring chronic abscess,or it could be a cold abscess in the sternal lymph node.3-I would advise you to take antibiotics with NSAIDs for 5 days time.3-a-If it resolves its well and good.3-b-but if doesnt resolve-which is major possibility, then you would need Surgeons consultation , who would investigate and treat it as need be.4-Hope this would solve your query .5-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!
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What Causes Lump On Middle Of Chest?

HI,Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to HCM.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion , this lump above your breast and inteh middle of the chest,is most probably-recurring chronic abscess,or it could be a cold abscess in the sternal lymph node.3-I would advise you to take antibiotics with NSAIDs for 5 days time.3-a-If it resolves its well and good.3-b-but if doesnt resolve-which is major possibility, then you would need Surgeons consultation , who would investigate and treat it as need be.4-Hope this would solve your query .5-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!