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Isevere pain in right side of my chest while pressing it with thumb? could it be lymphoma?
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Unlikely: what you described is not a presentation of lymphoma. you may have muskuloskeletal problem on that spot where you press. it could be an inflammation of the rib cage called costochondritis, or other inflammation on the soft tissue etc, or others. stop pressing the spot. if you are worried, go to see your MD. you can take NSAIDS-like tylenol, (acetaminophen) ibuprofen etc- if the pain is significant.
Answered 7/21/2014
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