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What Does Painful Lump On Back With Hot And Cold Sweats Indicate?

hi i have been in pain for almost a week , i have a lump in my back just under the ribs and the front of my ribs theres alot of discomfort ... im feverish having hot and cold sweets and the pain i get is unbarable now the only time i dont get it is when im sleeping .. when i couph i get a sharp pain in my head and im constantly shaking...
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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You should see your surgeon as early as possible. You may be having abscess either from skin or bony origin (rib or spine). Chest x ray and spine x ray are required. Any case pus needs to be drained as early as possible. Also antibiotics required alongwith drainage.
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What Does Painful Lump On Back With Hot And Cold Sweats Indicate?

Hi Welcome to hcm You should see your surgeon as early as possible. You may be having abscess either from skin or bony origin (rib or spine). Chest x ray and spine x ray are required. Any case pus needs to be drained as early as possible. Also antibiotics required alongwith drainage. Regards.