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Ive got a hard lump in between my ribs and it hurts. its affecting my back to. what could it be?
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Needs to be checked: It needs to be checked.Hard lump may be a bony tumor or Cyst and needs to be evauated by your Doctor
Answered 7/29/2016
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See GP: It could be a cyst or other cause of enlargement. It is impossible to tell without an exam. Please see your GP for evaluation as soon as possible. Try some warm compresses and paracetamol until you can be seen.
Answered 4/29/2015
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