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Large Lump On Left Abdominal Area, Left Lower Rib Cage, Under Arm Pits. Cause Of Worry?

I have several lumps in my left body area. A big lump may be 4-5 inch lump in my upper left abdomen area, one is under left lower rib cage, some pea size hard lump in left abdomen and hip area, 2 lumps under left armpits, one hard lump in left rib cage bone area under left arms, at least 7-8 small big lumps in my left body area. I am concern what it could be
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
You didn't mentioned your age and sex.
Proper history should be taken like history of fever,pain,duration of illness etc.
So ,better you consult your physician.
Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS, Chest x-ray( PA),ultrasound of abdomen,FNAC of swelling if needed etc.
There may be many reasons for such swelling.
Treatment should be based upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Get well soon.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Large Lump On Left Abdominal Area, Left Lower Rib Cage, Under Arm Pits. Cause Of Worry?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM You need proper clinical examination and investigations. You didn t mentioned your age and sex. Proper history should be taken like history of fever,pain,duration of illness etc. So ,better you consult your physician. Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS, Chest x-ray( PA),ultrasound of abdomen,FNAC of swelling if needed etc. There may be many reasons for such swelling. Treatment should be based upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan