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What Does A Lump At The Bottom Of Sternum Indicate?
I have a hard lump at the bottom left of my sternum just below the last rib. That area has been tender for years but now there is a lump which is tender when rubbed and also uncomortable when I breath in. I have also become aware that my breathing is restricted slightly (I am able to still run ) at first Ithought it was asthma but I do not have the weezing and my normal inhalers do not ease it. A nurse I saw thought I had a mild chest infection I was prescribed Amoxcillin for 7 days but now 2 weeks on it is the same.
Mon, 27 Jan 2020
Hello,
It may be due to lipoma.
For further assessment you may require ultrasound.
Usually there is no need for any treatment.
You can opt for surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.
In case of pain you can take tablet acetaminophen
Hope I have answered your query..
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
It may be due to lipoma.
For further assessment you may require ultrasound.
Usually there is no need for any treatment.
You can opt for surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.
In case of pain you can take tablet acetaminophen
Hope I have answered your query..
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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