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Hi.. i have a bump on the left side of my spine.. upper back. it doesn't really hurt. should i be worried?

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Should have it checked: If it is right under the skin or slightly deeper you should have it checked by a physician. It may get infected or grow larger in the future and become a bigger problem

Answered 10/28/2015

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