Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

I have a large "bump" that pops out below my rib ...

Sent to Health Experts October 3 2006 at 7:36 AM
   

I have a large "bump" that pops out below my rib cage on the left side. I noticed it in August, but it was not painful then. I am now in constant discomfort. I am constantly "squishing" it when I slouch. It only "pops out" occasionally when I lay on my back. My boyfriend and I joke that it is my "free-range organ" or "loose riblet" but I am now concerned.

 

Optional Information:
Female , Age: 23

Already Tried:
correcting my posture

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $8
Info Request
October 3 2006 at 7:38 AM (2 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark
Hi

Thank you for your question

Is your "bump" soft or firm?

AI
Scottish DOC -- Doctor (MD) -- 97% Positive Feedback on 1126 Health Accepts
MBchB (commended),FRCA, MRCGP(with merit) I qualified in 1990 and work full-time in family medicine.
Reply
October 3 2006 at 8:08 AM (30 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
Reply to Alexander Irvine's Post: firm, and large. So large that when it pops out it can be seen through my skin.

I'm not sure if this is important (I personally don't think it is related) but I was diagnosed with nodular adinosis a couple of weeks ago and have soft bumps in my breast (although some of the larger ones have been removed)
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply
October 3 2006 at 8:17 AM (9 minutes and 1 second later)
         
it is also very well defined and extremely tender to the touch, although as long as it is "tucked" under my ribs and not poking out, it is only uncomfortable.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply
October 3 2006 at 11:15 AM (2 hours and 57 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
Update: I went to my doctor due to my discomfort. She says it is probably tietze syndrome. Any advice for dealing with the pain when it is poked out? Advil doesn't help.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
October 3 2006 at 10:34 PM (11 hours and 19 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
Hi

Your symptoms are more consistent with a hernia.

You should speak with a surgeon.

AI
Scottish DOC -- Doctor (MD) -- 97% Positive Feedback on 1126 Health Accepts
MBchB (commended),FRCA, MRCGP(with merit) I qualified in 1990 and work full-time in family medicine.
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Online Health Advice