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I felt a very small lump not visible about 1 cm in size just below my last rib bone on stomach in left side.it pains when i press it. what i can do.

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Floating rib: which is cartilage attaching to bony part of rib. Avoid pressing on it, apply heat and it will probably get better.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/27/2018

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A member asked:

I felt a very small lump not visible about 1 cm in size just below my last rib bone on stomach in left side.it pains when i press it. what i can do.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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