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A member asked:

Round bump on the left side of my body where my rib cage is, its getting smaller as i massage it, but i'm starting to feel pain right above the bump?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Bump on body: Any bumps on the body need to be evaluated by your doctor. It MAY be a sebaceous cyst which can be easily removed but you need to know what you are dealing with. Peace and good health.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 12/20/2017

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