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Found a lump on my right rib cage, its soft, moves freely, does not hurt, but ive had it for 3 months now. i noticed it after i started working out and lost a lot of weight. it has not changed size the entire three months. it is about an inch wide?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Lump: Lumps need to be examined by your doctor. Please see him/her. It may be a cyst or something more serious but you need to know. Peace and good health.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2019

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A member asked:

Found a lump on my right rib cage, its soft, moves freely, does not hurt, but ive had it for 3 months now. i noticed it after i started working out and lost a lot of weight. it has not changed size the entire three months. it is about an inch wide?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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