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Q: Lump under left rib

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 8th, 2009

i have a lump under my left rib cage on my left side not on my front side and its a little lump but it is hurting to the touch and its very uncomfortable. i didnt notice it until i touched it and now its bothering me. i dont know what to do and i need help??? thank you

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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD

replied on November 9th, 2009

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Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass Answer A7850

Hello and welcome to eHealth Forum!

A lump under the left rib cage at your side that is painful can be a boil, an abscess (localized collection of pus), a neurofibroma (localized collection of nerve and fibrous tissue) or a hair follicle infection called folliculitis. The treatment will depend on the type of lump.

Since a confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net please discuss these possibilities with your doctor once. Hope this helps. Take care!

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