Hello, my husband has an area of swelling on his left side under his chest muscle but on top of the rib bones. It is not painful but is tender to the touch. He is in otherwise good health and no strange symptoms. The swelling has gotten larger over the past few days
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. The swelling you are talking about is mostly due to Costco Chat Doctor.  But better to get done ultrasound examination of chest and local part to rule out other causes of swelling like abscess, nodule, mass etc. If ultrasound is normal then no need to worry much for this swelling. Ask your husband to do following things for 1 week and swelling will subside. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on swelling area. 5. Take combination of painkiller and anti-inflammatory 