I've been having pain on the right side of my chest and noticed some bleeding when I cough during morning brushing. There's also shortness of breath when walking. My CT scan showed something about osteochondroma near the mid ribs on the right side, but the report wasn't definitive it had a question mark next to osteochondroma. I'd prefer medication over surgery which type of doctor should I see for this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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See an orthopedic or thoracic surgeon; further imaging may clarify the diagnosis before considering any invasive steps.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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