What does a hard lump below the rib cage indicate?
Patient: i have a hard marble size lump on the left side below my rib cage I also have been getting Charlie horses and the sensation that my stomach is turning inside out. I am also have lower Back pain that can get very severe.putting me on my couch with heating pad for most of day and over course of sleep. This has been going on for approximately 2months. I am a 32 stay at home mother of 3 please help Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor or lymphoma or some other mass.  You should go for ultrasound test first.  If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.