Question 1

I just noticed a lump in between my first and second (from the top) rib cage on the right side. it does hurt, and when i lay down or breath.

Accepted Answer

Feeling a lump is always scary. Often times it is from a benign process. Having said that it is important to see your doctor and have the mass evaluated and possibly imaged to make an accurate diagnosis.

Question 2

I have recently noticed a half dollar size lump/bump on my left rib cage that is not on my right side . it there is no pain when touched . should i be concerned? age 50 male

Accepted Answer

Concern, most likely if it is located close to the center related to the rib cage it self, other than it could many things, the way to check it out with your doctor.

Question 3

Found a lump on rib cage 8 months ago.now 3. painful when agitated, didn't hurt for 5 months until last week when i pulled my left side muscle.

Accepted Answer

By your doc.  A lump can be serious and when treated properly can lower your anxiety.  Ambiguity generates anxiety.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

A lump on my left side beneath my rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Is this lump attached to skin? This is not a good sign.
Is this lump painful? Is there is any recent trauma to the area? Are this lump warm and the skin over it? If the answer to all the questions no? Most likely is benign lump. Check with your doc?

Question 5

I have a lump on me left side rib cage and i can move it. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Most common would b a lipoma, not much else there. Skin, fat, muscle, bone & chest contents,  moveable soft tissue = lipoma. Benign.  If really concerned ur pcp should help u.

Question 6

What do you recommend if i have a lump on my left side under rib cage, why?

Accepted Answer

See your family doctor or internist, so that he/she can assess the "lump", and order any potential diagnostic studies to determine what it may be. It can be anything from an inflammed muscle, to some type of a mass.

Question 7

I have a hard lump on my rib cage left side and sharp pains and i can move it what is it?

Accepted Answer

It is probably an enlarged lymph node, and an evaluation is advised.A complete blood count and ESR may be ordered as indicated. If there is an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed.

Question 8

I have what feels like a large lump on my left side under my rib cage, but not behind it. it feels like a ball and it actually moves.

Accepted Answer

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you, however, what you described suggests a benign tumor of fat. lipoma. You may consult your doctor at your convenience to ascertain if it may warrant removal.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 9

I have a lump at the bottom centre of my rib cage and the top right of my ribs feel like it has sunk in. it's uneven from the left side?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say without an exam or picture. I would talk to your GP or family doctor next time you see them.

Question 10

I recently discovered a hard lump directly under my right rib cage on the right side in the corner and scared it might be bad i also feel well?

Accepted Answer

This unfortunately cannot be well answered online.  You really need to see a physician to have the lump physically examined.  Factors such as associated pain, discoloration, rate of growth of the lump, will help your physician decide if the lump is of concern.

Lump on rib cage right side

I just noticed a lump in between my first and second (from the top) rib cage on the right side. it does hurt, and when i lay down or breath.

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I have recently noticed a half dollar size lump/bump on my left rib cage that is not on my right side . it there is no pain when touched . should i be concerned? age 50 male

Found a lump on rib cage 8 months ago.now 3. painful when agitated, didn't hurt for 5 months until last week when i pulled my left side muscle.

A lump on my left side beneath my rib cage?

I have a lump on me left side rib cage and i can move it. what could it be?

What do you recommend if i have a lump on my left side under rib cage, why?

I have a hard lump on my rib cage left side and sharp pains and i can move it what is it?

I have what feels like a large lump on my left side under my rib cage, but not behind it. it feels like a ball and it actually moves.

I have a lump at the bottom centre of my rib cage and the top right of my ribs feel like it has sunk in. it's uneven from the left side?

I recently discovered a hard lump directly under my right rib cage on the right side in the corner and scared it might be bad i also feel well?

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