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I have a spot in my right waistline about 6 inches above the hip bone that hurts to press.. what could this be, if its not a rib what would cause this? there are no other symptoms, just the tenderness in pressing, no pain otherwise, worried?

Q: i have a spot in my right waistline about 6 inches above the hip bone that hurts to press.. what could this be, if its not a rib what would cause this? there are no other symptoms, just the tenderness in pressing, no pain otherwise, worried?

: If a rib that may be it. Cartilage?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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If a rib that may be it. Cartilage?

Answered 2/18/2023

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A member asked:

I have a spot in my right waistline about 6 inches above the hip bone that hurts to press.. what could this be, if its not a rib what would cause this? there are no other symptoms, just the tenderness in pressing, no pain otherwise, worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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