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What Causes Swelling Under Chest?

my father is 60 years old.He is usually fit and healthy,however the past year he has started to drink quite alot of alcohol after a bereavment.He has developed 2 swellings ,1 under his chest area and 1 at the right hand side.The 1 under his chest is very large (you can cup it in your hand) and he is in alot of pain with it,he has to sleep with a pillow underneath his side.He looks generally unwell to me but insists hes fine.Please help what could these symptoms be
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

Following are the causes of swelling on chest:
Tietze syndrome, abscess, lymphadenitis, aneurysm(rare)

As the swelling has become painful so i would suggest you to visit hospital where ultrasound of the swelling can be done followed by evaluation by surgeon. If he feels necessary then he will perform biopsy to confirm he diagnosis. Meanwhile for pain he can take acetaminophen.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing him good health.
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What Causes Swelling Under Chest?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Following are the causes of swelling on chest: Tietze syndrome, abscess, lymphadenitis, aneurysm(rare) As the swelling has become painful so i would suggest you to visit hospital where ultrasound of the swelling can be done followed by evaluation by surgeon. If he feels necessary then he will perform biopsy to confirm he diagnosis. Meanwhile for pain he can take acetaminophen. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing him good health.