What is the painful lump on chest side?
Patient: I have a long lump on the right side of my chest for a week.  It's like a straight line over the rib cab.  It's about 6 inches long, moves with the skin, it is not red, but painful in a couple spots.  If I stretch my arm up, I can actually see a lump in the skim.  What could it be, and should I go to a doctor. Doctor: Hi,Dear,thanks for the query to Health Care Magic.Dear, your question has multiple facets which would be replied to satisfy your query.After meticulously studying your facts and your concerns following  possibilities need to be considered in coming to its diagnosis -Shingles/herpes zoster for a weeks time and in process of development -as its 6 inch long along rib cage and is painful at couple of spots.Its very difficult to think of the probabilities as the facts are very scanty and hence I would advise you to consult a ER Surgeon  and would work out the clinical check up and would fix its diagnosis and its rightful treatmentI would advise to consult ER surgeon who is the right specialist who would work up and would plan treatment for you.Don't worry and go ahead as suggested to resolve the lump issue of yours Hope this would give you confidence to plan treatment with your doctor on your next visit ,which you should plan definitely.Feel free to ask  any further query in this regard to HCM and to ME.Write excellent review if you feel satisfied with this reply,which would help my rating for the benefit of the other patients.Wishing early and fast recovery for your lump.Dr.Savaskar M.N.Senior Surgical ConsultantM.S.Genl-CVTS.