Question 1

does this sound like hernia symptoms?under my left rib cage at night it feels like something is sliding around and a lump is there also.

Accepted Answer

Could be: It could be a hernia. If the lump is there all the time then it may be something else. Hernia lumps tend to come out  or be more pronounced when there is increased abdominal pressure like when straining to have a bowel movement or when coughing. Have your doctor check it to make sure of the cause of the lump.

Question 2

i found a lump (size of a golf ball) on my left rib cage. im a 16 year old female and have no other symptoms. im freaking out, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Imaging: There are many conditions that may cause a swelling on or around the ribs. If you have had a recent fall or accident, a bruise can cause a lump which will most likely resolve with time. The other causes of a mass may be related to an abnormal growth. It is best to start with a visit to your doctor and an
 x ray or another imaging test of the area.

Question 3

today i just found a lump under my left breast on the rib cage. it is very painful and i have another on left back rib which radiates to the front. are these symptoms of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Need to see your doc: Only a doctor's examination can clarify what it is. Any lump, if it is new and it is real, means something is wrong. It can be an infection(skin) or it could be something else.

Question 4

many swollen neck lymphs. itchy eyes. hard lumps started on collarbone(was painful now isn't), more painless ones formed in 3 months, rib cage, shin, back of neck few on chest. good blood work, blood counts, crp, clean chest x-ray.  no other symptoms

Accepted Answer

Non specific: Might need more details to be specific. However could be skin condition or immunological condition. Better to see a good dermatologist - may need biopsy of the lump for diagnosis.

Question 5

lump on rib cage below the breast?

Accepted Answer

Lump on ribcage: You should have this lump checked by a doctor to diagnosis whether or not it is a problem.

Question 6

huge lump on rib cage bone spur?

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Cartilage or bone: You should have this evaluated with x-ray and bone scan to help determine if an excisional biopsy is indicated.

Question 7

son has a 1.2cm moveable lump on rib cage - parallel to nipple?? is it concerning?

Accepted Answer

: If the lump is soft and superficial, it is likely a lipoma (fat tumor) or a cyst. A non-urgent visit to his doctor is recommended. Good luck!

Question 8

pulsing lump on rib cage below right breast, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysms: Aneurysms that occur in arteries other than the aorta (and not in the brain) are called peripheral aneurysms. Common locations for peripheral aneurysms include the artery that runs down the back of the thigh behind the knee (the popliteal artery), the main artery in the groin (the femoral artery), and the main artery in the neck (the carotid artery). See your doctor asap.

Question 9

lump on rib cage just under collar bone in the middle of chest?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to: tell just by this description.  Soft tissue mass in this area is most likely lipoma, but it could be abnormally enlarged lymph node caused by infection or tumor.  Have your doctor take a look at it.

Question 10

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

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

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Does this sound like hernia symptoms?under my left rib cage at night it feels like something is sliding around and a lump is there also.

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I found a lump (size of a golf ball) on my left rib cage. im a 16 year old female and have no other symptoms. im freaking out, what could it be?

A member asked:

Today i just found a lump under my left breast on the rib cage. it is very painful and i have another on left back rib which radiates to the front. are these symptoms of cancer?

A member asked:

Many swollen neck lymphs. itchy eyes. hard lumps started on collarbone(was painful now isn't), more painless ones formed in 3 months, rib cage, shin, back of neck few on chest. good blood work, blood counts, crp, clean chest x-ray. no other symptoms

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Lump on rib cage below the breast?

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Huge lump on rib cage bone spur?

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Son has a 1.2cm moveable lump on rib cage - parallel to nipple?? is it concerning?

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Pulsing lump on rib cage below right breast, what could it be?

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Lump on rib cage just under collar bone in the middle of chest?

A member asked:

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.

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