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This painless lump appeared while exercising. Hernia? Rib dislocation?

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denys1997
denys1997

Hi all,

First time poster. I am waiting for a sonography on the 15th February and keen to get some people's opinions beforehand as I want to get back in the gym ASAP. So I was performing a weighted leg press exercise and that bottom of the exercise I noticed something pop out of place. I stopped the exercise and noticed this lump just below my chest. It felt hard and was painless and went down within a minute or so. I was lying in bed a few days later and just changed position when suddenly the same thing happened again. I took the opportunity to take this photo. Any ideas? Doctor said suspected hernia, physiotherapist friend said suspected dislocated rib?

Thank in advance

Denys

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  • EileenH
    EileenH denys1997

    Posted

    I think you are on the wrong forum really - but you'll get a better answer through your doctor. 

  • Guest
    Guest denys1997

    Posted

    Be careful with weightlifting, because of the pressure in your chest and abdomen until you get a diagnosis. Weightlifting could cause or intensify a hernia. I think a relocated or slipped rib would really hurt. 

     

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