What could cause on bones especially near ribs?
Patient: I've been sick for 10 months now with no diagnosis yet.  I have anemia of unknown origin and transfusion dependent.  My body is forming lumps on several of my bones.  They feel fixed and not painful but the lumps on my ribs front and back are painful? Any idea? Doctor: Hi.This is impossible in days of modern medicine  that the cause of your anemia is not diagnosed.Meet the MD Doctor or preferably a hematologist to get the correct diagnosis. You will get one.Correct diagnosis only can cure you .The bone lumps must be biopsied at least go for an FNAC. See the correct Doctor. By telling the probable causes of un-diagnosed anemia, I do not want to make any frightening statement. Please go for a Proper Doctor and get teh diagnosis.