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What Is The Reason For Pain, Numbness And Swelling In The Left Side Towards The Back?

Pain, numbness and sometimes swelling on my left side (more towards my back). Feels like my ribs but sometimes it swells and feels like a softball under my ribs. This is more of internal swelling but is slightly visible. It also gets more numb when it swells. Lying down makes it worse and walking for long periods of time. I am a 35 year old male and it has been going on for almost 3 months. It is very difficult to sleep.
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your history it looks swelling of soft tissue which can be lipoma oe sebaceous cyst.
I will advise to consult surgeon for clinical examination and if required proper investigation.
I will advise you to do MRI and Ultrasound of the swelling.
Benign swelling giving rise to pain can be excised.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Is The Reason For Pain, Numbness And Swelling In The Left Side Towards The Back?

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history it looks swelling of soft tissue which can be lipoma oe sebaceous cyst. I will advise to consult surgeon for clinical examination and if required proper investigation. I will advise you to do MRI and Ultrasound of the swelling. Benign swelling giving rise to pain can be excised. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.