Question 1

what to do if i have a lump in the middle of my chest, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Most common: cause for this sensation (if occurring in isolation without other symptoms) would be esophageal problem: food getting stuck, spasm, reflux/erosion, infection.  If the lump is not a sensation, but a physical lump under the skin, then it should be examined by a physician and could be cyst, lipoma or worse

Question 2

i have a lump in the middle of my chest but it's hard and is not painful?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: A physician would have to inspect this lump in order to make a diagnosis. It could be a wen but if it's at the lower border of the sternum(breastbone,), it may simply be the xiphoid process which is cartilage and is a normal part of the sternum and it is quite firm.

Question 3

when i wake up in the morning i have severe chest pain and there looks like i have a lump in the middle of my chest from the inside where it hurts    ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: I think you need a chest xray and EKG as soon as possible. Your doctor should see you today or tomorrow with these complaints. I hope you are able to get some assistance right away.

Question 4

i have a lump in the middle of my chest right above my stomach i believe its called the xiphoid area or sternum? the area is tender to the touch if i press down on it slightly hurts. im 8 weeks pregnant should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: If it bothers you pl see your doc for without exam it cant be diagnosed

Question 5

i have a lump in the very middle of my chest, when i move skin around it, it stays in one spot, like it's attached or something, no pain or anything?

Accepted Answer

Maybe a cyst: This growth should be examined by your doctor. It may be a cyst, a lipoma, or possibly something more concerning.

Question 6

i have a lump or bump in the middle of my chest, i don't feel sick or anything, it's been there for maybe 2 or 3 years, i want to know what it is?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A skin cyst or a lipoma. Hard to guess without seeing it and having a physical exam.

Question 7

i am worried i have cancer or something serious - weird lump in the middle of my chest. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

To see your doctor: You have to see your primary doctor.
Weird lump is not necessary malignant lump. Biopsy of lump might be helpful for diagnoses and treatment.
Be well.

Question 8

26 yo male. i bent down and stretched and when i stood back up i had a pretty large lump in the middle of my chest that was visible. it went away after a minute but was painful while it was there. now the area is just sore. not sure what happened?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe dislocated sternal manubrial rib joint(s).

Question 9

i've got a lump which is hard in the middle of my chest?

Accepted Answer

Normal aging?: Without further information and in the absence of any reported symptoms, the hard lump the middle of your chest may be from ossification of the xiphoid process, located in the lower part of the sternum. It is the last bone to ossify in adults and usually does so in the 30's to 40's. Some report this as a new hard lump. Have your doctor examine it at your next appointment or annal physical.

Question 10

i have a lump right at the top & in the middle of my rib cage  ie middle of my chest?

Accepted Answer

Sternomanubrial jtn: You might be referring to the normal sternomanubrial joint, also referred to as the sternomanubrial junction or sternal angle. Here's an image: http://pinterest.Com/pin/142356038193025684/.

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I have a lump in the middle of my chest but it's hard and is not painful?

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When i wake up in the morning i have severe chest pain and there looks like i have a lump in the middle of my chest from the inside where it hurts ?

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I have a lump in the middle of my chest right above my stomach i believe its called the xiphoid area or sternum? the area is tender to the touch if i press down on it slightly hurts. im 8 weeks pregnant should i be concerned?

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I have a lump in the very middle of my chest, when i move skin around it, it stays in one spot, like it's attached or something, no pain or anything?

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I have a lump or bump in the middle of my chest, i don't feel sick or anything, it's been there for maybe 2 or 3 years, i want to know what it is?

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I am worried i have cancer or something serious - weird lump in the middle of my chest. what should i do?

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26 yo male. i bent down and stretched and when i stood back up i had a pretty large lump in the middle of my chest that was visible. it went away after a minute but was painful while it was there. now the area is just sore. not sure what happened?

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I've got a lump which is hard in the middle of my chest?

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I have a lump right at the top & in the middle of my rib cage ie middle of my chest?

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