concern about a possible lump

[slysyx]

just recently i discovered in my upper left quadrant, or on my lower left rib cage what appeared to be a lump. it was slightly bigger than the right side and noticeably thicker when I look in the mirror. im just wondering if it’s a part of the actual ribcage or anything else

[mascotty02]

Hi slysyx

this could be a number of things that need to be investigated, see if you can go and see your GP, any lump/bump can be scary if you are unsure, but to be on the safe side for your own peace of mind get it checked professionally, hope everything turns out good for you

take care

[slysyx in reply to mascotty02]

My GP said it was a rib flare. There also might be a chance my spine is curved or misaligned, something I need to work on, but thank you

[cyberbarn]

As Mascotty says, it could be a number of things. It could be muscular, it could be inflammation of the tissues between the ribs, it could be a lipoma which is an overgrowth of fat cells. For peace of mind definitely go to your GP, not because it is something that is serious, but because it will give you peace of mind.

[slysyx in reply to cyberbarn]

After going to a GP, he said it was a rib flare. There also might be a chance my spine is curved or misaligned, but thank you

[cyberbarn in reply to slysyx]

I am glad that you have found out what it is. Hopefully it won't be causing you any trouble.

[ExCarer]

I had something similar and it turned out to be a liver cyst which is a bit unusual but sorted out by a Gastro-Intestinal surgeon. I agree you need to have it looked at.

Good Luck

[MSTKing]

I’ve got a lump in a similar place. My GP put it down to a previous broken rib that didn’t heal properly. It was a bony lump.

[MSTKing in reply to MSTKing]

But do check it out. Get a GP to look at it.

[PainConcernProjects Partner Community Champion Pain Concern]

Hi slysyx

You did the right thing getting a medical professional to examine it. They are the best people to give medical advice. I'm glad you were able to get some answers, and I hope the pain eases soon if it's causing you pain.

-Pain Concern Admin