What causes painful lump on the chest?
Patient: Ok, So i am a 32 year old guy and just tonight I noticed a small lump on my chest on the left side. Its slightly sore...bit annoying...when i looked at it again a few hours later the kin had turned a bit...purplish over the area...something like a small bruise. Should I be concerned? Doctor: Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.Based on your query data, In my opinion ,Dear You seems to suffer from-Early Boil with perifolliculitis.Watch for another 2 days time,By which time- if it points with a white head with red surrounding swelling,drain it aseptically with a Gp doctor.Purplish conversion suggests advances with tissue necrosis.Thus you should be concerned about this lump,as it would otherwise complicate it in to big abscess.Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come.Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.Awaiting for any further query.Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.Have a Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant