Weird lump?

[Owlicorn]

I have a small hard, painful lump in between my ribs (just under my boobs). Hurts when I cough or move in a certain way and when I press on it. But isn’t excruciating painful. Feels sort of ‘heavy’. I am driving myself mad googling what it could be and fearing it’s something awful but am at work all day today/tomorrow and won’t be able to get to doctors until Fri morning. Noticed it on Christmas Eve but was away over Christmas and sort of hoped it would go away! Anyone had anything like this? What was it? I’m hoping nothing to sinister if is painful!

Right in the centre? That will be your sternum. If you poke it it will hurt.

Could be a seashell

Yes, definitely a seashell. Or a tooth.

We're just moving this over to General Health at the OP's request.

OP ignore the comments above - there is a very funny thread running at present where people have found the strangest things just under the skin. In ears Etc.

It's probably something and nothing but go to your Dr to get it checked.

Sorry not helpful of me it could be nothing serious combined with that awful virus thats doing the rounds which makes you feel like shite

I had to leave work today and go to A&E as was in so much pain, it’s an epigastric hernia and I am awaiting surgery but thank you for all of the helpful replies 🙄👍

Sorry to hear that

owlicorn I'm sorry to hear that you'll need surgery but hopefully you'll be feeling more comfortable soon.

Ouch - i did wonder at hernia but for no reason other than guess. I'd have preferred the seashell!! I hope it isn't too uncomfortable and at least you know it isn't an alien or something nasty (as in its fixable) you may not feel the need to prod it so much and it will not give you too much trouble