I have a long lump on the right side of my chest for a week.  Its like a straight line over the rib cab.  Its about 6 inches long, moves with the skin, it is not red, but painful in a couple spots.  If I stretch my arm up, I can actually see a lump in the skim.  What could it be, and should I go to a doctor.
Hi, Dear,thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Dear, your question has multiple facets which would be replied to satisfy your query. After meticulously studying your facts and your concerns following possibilities need to be considered in coming to its diagnosis -Shingles/herpes zoster for a weeks time and in process of development -as its 6-inch-long along rib cage and is painful at a couple of spots.It's very difficult to think of the probabilities as the facts are very scanty and hence I would advise you to consult an ER Surgeon and would work out the clinical check-up and would fix its diagnosis and its rightful treatment would advise consulting ER surgeon who is the right specialist who would work up and would plan treatment for you.Don't worry and go ahead as suggested to resolve the lump issue of yours Hope this would give you confidence to plan treatment with your doctor on your next visit, which you should plan definitely. Feel free to ask any further query in this regard to Chat Doctor and to ME. Write excellent review if you feel satisfied with this reply, which would help my rating for the benefit of the other patients. Wishing early and fast recovery for your lump. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Consultant. S. Genl-CVTS.