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What Causes A Swollen Bump On The Abdomen?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016
Question: I am wondering what is this? Is it a wart? I have been std tested but not for hpv. Its small and painless slightly raised but i can flatten it out when i stretch the skin around it and thats why they didnt think it was a wart at the clinic. I had a doctor on here tell me it was a kind of scar but i just don't see how. I only have one though and it's been on my stomach for 3 months now. Im just scared just in case i want to have sex that i might have hpv and dont know. But i also dont want to waste my money for a test if im just overreacting???
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. I have checked the attached images. It seems to be a sebaceous cyst. Our skin has oil secreting sebaceous glands that serve to lubricate the skin. Sometimes the opening of these glands get blocked due to dirt and other stuff. In such a case the secretions collect inside giving rise to a swelling (cyst) like the one mentioned. A clinical examination would ideally be needed to confirm the diagnosis. Intervention is not essential. It can be popped or surgically drained if felt necessary.

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What Causes A Swollen Bump On The Abdomen?

Brief Answer: No need to worry. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. I have checked the attached images. It seems to be a sebaceous cyst. Our skin has oil secreting sebaceous glands that serve to lubricate the skin. Sometimes the opening of these glands get blocked due to dirt and other stuff. In such a case the secretions collect inside giving rise to a swelling (cyst) like the one mentioned. A clinical examination would ideally be needed to confirm the diagnosis. Intervention is not essential. It can be popped or surgically drained if felt necessary. Regards