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Small bony lump after last rib on back? feels like a little rib? no pain, no discomfort, nothing out of the ordinary. bone spur maybe?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Possibly: If hard and connected to your back likely a rib/floating rib. If concerned a face to face exam with your doctor will confirm other findings. Good luck and feel good.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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A member asked:

Small bony lump after last rib on back? feels like a little rib? no pain, no discomfort, nothing out of the ordinary. bone spur maybe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Dr Raff agreed

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