Question 1

what can cause a lump to form under the right rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 2

i have a lipoma on the side of my rib which causes me pain down my side, today i felt and the pain leads to smaller painful lumps should be worried?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma : You may have other lipomas. See a doctor and get a definitive diagnosis

Question 3

i have a hard lump just below left rib cage.it doesnt move or cause pain but has doubled in size in around 2 months and is now visible when standing?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: Please have this lump examined in person by a medical provider.  Any lump that has grown that fast warrants a thorough evaluation.

Question 4

my husband has a mass on the left side back below his rib cage that causes him pain it is solid and does not move, what could it possibly be?

Accepted Answer

A painful: mass in that location can be a number of things ...too many to outline here..this should be checked out by his Primary Care Provider!!  A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION is REQUIRED!
I hope this helps!  Good L:uck!

Dr Z

Question 5

cause for 2 soft, immovable, painless lumps in abdomen; ruq (3") and luq (4"), medial and directly inferior to the rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Depends: if just under the skin they are likely lipomas.   Anytime you have a new mass it should be examined by a physician.  in the place you described a lipoma is most common and is typically just below the skin level, but these are generally slightly mobil.

Question 6

what could cause moderate pain in chest that has been constant for 5 weeks and started with a lump under my left rib that has since gone?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It is pretty clear that this is not coronary artery disease (heart attack) due to the duration of the symptoms.  A lump may be caused by: hematoma (bruise), abscess (infection), or even malignancy.  If the lump went away on its own, not likely to be malignancy (cancer).  A bruise or infection is more likely.  There are some odd inflammatory processes, but i don't how they would correlate to this.

Question 7

what can cause tender lumps abdominal rib cage area?

Accepted Answer

Lipomas: Sometimes small fatty tumors called lipomas can cause this.

Question 8

small, hard, almost egg shaped lump under the skin on far right of back, just below rib cage. no pain. there a couple months. any reason to worry?

Accepted Answer

Always worth a look: At 16, it would be extremely rare to have a "bad" mass like a cancer, but there can be things like sebaceous cysts, small abscesses, ingrown hairs, lipomas, and foreign body granulomas....So if it becomes painful or larger, gets reddish, or changes color, or if you have the time while you're off this summer from school, i would recommend that you have your family physician or dermatologist see it.

Question 9

is there anything that can cause a lump to stick out under the rib cage on the left hand side?

Accepted Answer

Gas: Gas in your large intestine  you will get the best care in a long term relationship with a provider who knows you over time. Discuss this with that provider.

Question 10

fractured a rib 4 years ago, and get discomfort in same area that the ribs were broken. feels like a stone or lump on my rib and causes moderate discomfort when arm is lifted up to the side. ?

Accepted Answer

Fractured rib: What you maybe feeling is a build up of callus as part of the healing process

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What can cause a lump to form under the right rib cage?

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I have a lipoma on the side of my rib which causes me pain down my side, today i felt and the pain leads to smaller painful lumps should be worried?

A member asked:

I have a hard lump just below left rib cage.it doesnt move or cause pain but has doubled in size in around 2 months and is now visible when standing?

A member asked:

My husband has a mass on the left side back below his rib cage that causes him pain it is solid and does not move, what could it possibly be?

A member asked:

Cause for 2 soft, immovable, painless lumps in abdomen; ruq (3") and luq (4"), medial and directly inferior to the rib cage?

A member asked:

What could cause moderate pain in chest that has been constant for 5 weeks and started with a lump under my left rib that has since gone?

A member asked:

What can cause tender lumps abdominal rib cage area?

A member asked:

Small, hard, almost egg shaped lump under the skin on far right of back, just below rib cage. no pain. there a couple months. any reason to worry?

A member asked:

Is there anything that can cause a lump to stick out under the rib cage on the left hand side?

A member asked:

Fractured a rib 4 years ago, and get discomfort in same area that the ribs were broken. feels like a stone or lump on my rib and causes moderate discomfort when arm is lifted up to the side. ?

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