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Having Tender Pain On Ribs, Small Lump Appeared. How To Get Relief?
Question: hi doctor I have tender pain upon pressing below my ribs on far left side - there appears to be small lumps as well - sometimes throbs under arm pit area as well - has been there for a while noe 2 months or so
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By your description, the lumps could be an abscess ( a localized collection of pus) or an infected sebaceous cyst.
The pain in your under arm region seems to be due enlarged lymph nodes. If you can send me a picture of the lump, then I would be able to help you better. You can use the 'Upload your reports' section on the right
The treatment for this would be a course of oral antibiotics like amoxicillin-clavulanate for a total of 5 days.
Awaiting your reply
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
By your description, the lumps could be an abscess ( a localized collection of pus) or an infected sebaceous cyst.
The pain in your under arm region seems to be due enlarged lymph nodes. If you can send me a picture of the lump, then I would be able to help you better. You can use the 'Upload your reports' section on the right
The treatment for this would be a course of oral antibiotics like amoxicillin-clavulanate for a total of 5 days.
Awaiting your reply
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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