What does a painful lump under the rib cage on the left side indicate?
Patient: I have had this pain for about three weeks on my left side immediately under my rib cage.  I don't notice it until I bump it or touch it or bend to the left.  Nothing brings it on and nothing makes it better.  It's like a muscle tear but I'm not sure how I would have done it.  Woke up the day after Christmas with it.  Any ideas?  Again I only feel it if it is touched basically. Doctor: Hi and welcome to HealthcareMagic..I thank you for posting your query here and I am definitely going to help you out.. Please note. 1. Did you have any kind of trauma there?2. If no, then please do not worry. If there is a swelling, get an fnac and ultrasound scan done.3. Or else take analgesics and forget it. It should heal.Hit 5 stars..