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Had myself checked up for the lump i had below right rib cage. doc said nothing serious. only prob: pain increases when moving sideways rigorously. ?
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Depends: On the rib or cartilage? Or below in the abdomen. May require x-ray or ct to be certain. Multiple things cause lumps. Trauma, growths, cysts etc.
Answered 5/6/2014
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