I fell into my nightstand a week ago Friday. This injury bruised the front of my right side. It s located right below my rib cage, above my hip bone. Under the skin there s a hard lump, when I try to rub it out it really hurts or if I bend over the wrong way and it pinches there s a burning pain the runs through it. I m concerned if it s a blood clot that needs to be treated by a Doctor or if it s just the healing process of the bruise?
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your concern in depth.* The cause of pain in the ribs may be - hematoma underneath stretching the skin - irritation of the nerve endings through inflammation - rib fracture - Costco Chat Doctor. - If there is more pain or fever, redness over the area then consult a Doctor.- Do not rub it at all. Hope this will help you. Welcome for further guidance. Regards dear.