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This is a very good question as lumps are a very common problem encountered in general practice. You should consult your family doctor to perform an initial history taking and physical examination to better understand how serious/suspicious the lump is. The purpose of the a physical examination on a lump is to determine if the lump had grown out from the skin layer or deeper layers of the chest (aka where the likely origin of the lump is). The majority of lumps that are felt by patients arises from the skin or its deeper layers (medically called the subcutaneous tissue).

What is Iron Deficiency Anemia? Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues. What Causes Iron Deficiency Anemia? Iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, our body cannot produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave a person tired and short of breath.