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How To Get Rid Of Lump Right In The Middle Of The Chest?
My son has a hard quarter sized lump right in the middle of his chest. We just noticed it and he has said that his chest hurts of and on for some time. He plays soccer and he says lately he can't do things like chest the ball without pain.....but
T other everyday things don't bother him. He is sixteen and he does lift.
T other everyday things don't bother him. He is sixteen and he does lift.
Thu, 22 May 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Since your son is a player and young he may not be remembering the minor injury over the chest ( they are not expected to ) .
This causes the scar , as you have described.
Your Doctor may give anti-inflammatory medicines to start with . He may need a local injection of steroid. This helps a lot and may resolve the problem for ever.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Since your son is a player and young he may not be remembering the minor injury over the chest ( they are not expected to ) .
This causes the scar , as you have described.
Your Doctor may give anti-inflammatory medicines to start with . He may need a local injection of steroid. This helps a lot and may resolve the problem for ever.
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