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- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
Hey, I noticed this hard lump on my right rib cage. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, and it stays in place, feeling just like bone. But sometimes it hurts a little on its own, and I've got this pain around my right shoulder blade too. Any idea what this could be?
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The bony lump on your right rib cage, which is hard, non-mobile, and occasionally painful, along with referred pain to the right shoulder blade, may indicate a benign bone growth or lesion, such as an osteochondroma, costal exostosis, or a bone spur, but a thorough medical evaluation, including imaging tests like X-rays or a CT scan, is necessary to determine the exact cause and appropriate course of action.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Orthopaedician
Answered 04/07/2025
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Possible Causes
a. Benign bone growths (e.g., osteochondroma)
b. Rib fracture or injury
c. Soft tissue mass (e.g., lipoma) -
Recommended Actions
a. Schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider for evaluation.
b. Consider imaging tests (e.g., X-ray, MRI) for accurate diagnosis. -
Pain Management
a. Use over-the-counter pain relief (e.g., ibuprofen) if needed.
b. Apply a warm compress to the affected area for comfort. -
When to Seek Immediate Care
a. If the lump grows rapidly or changes in texture.
b. If you experience severe pain or difficulty breathing.
Recommended next steps
Take a FRAGILE X SYNDROME (FMRI GENE) Test
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