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What Causes Swelling Under The Left Breast?
I have been recently told I have copd on oxygen 24/7 fibermalgia and costrocongentifitis around heart. For the last week I have been having pain and now notice swelling under my left breast rib area. Could what I already have be acting up but this way now.
Sat, 22 Dec 2018
Hi,
Costochondritis (not uncommon) in women, usually on the left side can give rise to soft tissue swelling around the costochondral junction and associated with pain. Fibromyalgia (FM) is often associated with other chronic musculoskeletal co-morbidities. USG (Ultrasound) examination is advised to delineate the nature of the swelling.
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Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Costochondritis (not uncommon) in women, usually on the left side can give rise to soft tissue swelling around the costochondral junction and associated with pain. Fibromyalgia (FM) is often associated with other chronic musculoskeletal co-morbidities. USG (Ultrasound) examination is advised to delineate the nature of the swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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