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Q: Golf Ball Size Lump Under Left Rib 2 Inches Below Sternum

asked by: marsieann on November 30th, 2005

New User

This morning I was streatching and felt a lump protruding from the left side of my rib cage. I have been noticing pressure and cramping on my left side for the last 2 months with lower back pain on the same side.

The lump has a dull ache, but no sharp pains. When I pushed on it didn't make it worse.

I'm 40 yrs old, female and have 4 kids and have been under a lot of stress lately.

I don't have insurance. Any ideas on what this could be? What kind of doctor should I see?

Please help, i'm a bit scared.

Replies(4)

Crystal1111

replied on December 1st, 2005

Experienced User

Does the lump increase or decrease in size on a day to day basis? Is it just below your left rib cage? That is where your spleen and upper gastrointestinal area is? I've had an aching dull pain there for several years now and once, I thought I felt a lump or a swelling. Since it has been so long, I attribute it to trapped air or gas. However, if you have a significent swelling, I would get some type of scan done. You may have hypersplenism (swolen spleen). Good luck

lynx123123

replied on May 25th, 2008

New User

That has to be checked up, because it might be serious, i have no idea on what doctor you will see but i am hoping and praying for you, dont you worry, God is good all the time....He will never let us down....

timzsweetp61

replied on August 2nd, 2009

New User

what does it mean if you have a lump on the right side

what does it mean if you have the same symptoms but on the right side I have had my gallbladder removed so I know it isnt that and the lump has grown and now i am having pain...

hawkinsderek

replied 16 hours and 33 minutes ago

New User

i have a lump under my left rib cage on my side and its just a little lump and it only hurts when i press on it and i just found it like 5 minutes ago i need help can anyone give me suggestions?????

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