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What Causes Painful Lumps On Top Of Ribs?
I have a few lumps on top of my ribs and when I take a deep breath in ... There is a spot at the bottom of my ribs that hurt like when you have a bruised rib it hurts to take a deep breath that is what this is like, I stop the deep breath right away and hold the spot where it hurts until it is gone usually in a few seconds .... I have hep-c.
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Hi,Welcome with your query to HCM virtual Clinic.
I reviewed all the details of your query,in context of painful lump on top of ribs.
Based on the facts of your query,You seem a Epigastric Hernia at the bottom of your ribs,as that spot goes in few seconds after pressing on the spot.Your hep -C is not the cause for this spot. I would suggest physical check with your doctor and his Second opinion before planning treatment,because I don't have direct information about the spot.
Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctors and resolve your worries.
Will appreciate writing excellent review comments to help the needy patient visitors like you at HCM.
Welcome any further query and information in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
M.S.Genl-CVTS
I reviewed all the details of your query,in context of painful lump on top of ribs.
Based on the facts of your query,You seem a Epigastric Hernia at the bottom of your ribs,as that spot goes in few seconds after pressing on the spot.Your hep -C is not the cause for this spot. I would suggest physical check with your doctor and his Second opinion before planning treatment,because I don't have direct information about the spot.
Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctors and resolve your worries.
Will appreciate writing excellent review comments to help the needy patient visitors like you at HCM.
Welcome any further query and information in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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