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When to consult a surgeon
I am having pain in my back under my left rib cage and there is a small lump. 5 yrs ago I consulted my family doctor about it. She felt it and her diagnosis was that it was consitent with the other muscles and did not feel like a tumor or anything serious.
I am having pain more often now and I am not happy with that diagnosis... and would like to have an x-ray to make sure it is not a tumor. I have a long history of tumors that are usually benign. My question is, should I go directly to a surgeon to have an x-ray taken? I don't want to pay 2 doctors to tell me I need an x-ray. I know surgeons read X-rays. They can tell me if I have a tumor and they can tell right away if it looks benign or suspicious and what to do. What is the right thing to do. Thanks, D |
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Have you Tried going to your Local ER? If the pain is hard to bare, Go to the ER, they will Soon there after X-Ray you, and the Dr. on Call there IF you have a Tumor will Diagnose you:D |
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Will your insurance allow you to go straight to a surgeon? With my insurance I always have to see my regular dr and get a referral for any "specialty" dr. |
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 Originally Posted by AngelaLynn
It could be nothing more than a trigger point, or a sebaceous cyst. Radiologists read X-rays not surgeons. I would suggest you consult with a surgeon, only if you want it removed. |
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Originally Posted by J_9
What's a trigger point? Is that something that swells ups when I pick up heavy things, because that's pretty much how I got it. When I vacuum or pick up heavy things around the house it acts up a lot. |
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If you want to get something done ASAP, go to a non-urgent care center. If you have insurance, it might cost the same as a specialist visit. X-rays won't discover soft tissue damage, but an MRI may. I'd suggest an urgent care center. Urgent care - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Appointments with surgeons don't generally happen without a referral. You said usually benign. Eventually you may find one that isn't. |
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