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What Causes Distended Stomach And Visible Lump In Upper Abdomen?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Question: When I walk, my upper stomach distended and there is visible lump. CT scan and endoscopy are absolutely normal. Please help me

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern
Before I comment any thing I would like further information to reach at a conclusive, probable diagnosis

1.Your age, built, weight and relevant medical history like diabetes, chronic constipation or chronic cough
2. If you can upload an photograph of the Lump which will help me to know what kind of lump is this?
3. Since how long you have this problem
4. Have you seen any doctor or if ordered any investigations please upload me the reports

Please revert back to me with these details I will definitely help you in best possible way

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (27 minutes later)

I am 40 years old female having two sons. Both took birth by cesarean delivery 8 years back.my weight is 78 kg and hight 160 cm. Five months back I felt pain in epigastrium region which got worse on walking and climbing stairs. Later on as the problem increased I realized lump on walking which disappears on taking rest. There is no feeling of sourness, burning and belching. Doctors carried out ultrasound ct scan and endoscopy and ruled out any possibility of hiatus hernia, ulcer,gall bladder stone and umbilical hernia. They say that I have no problem and it is my illusion. But I have problem. My stomach is distended and aches. I do not have constipation. Reports are not possible to upload at this moment as my husband is out of station and I can't approach cyber cafe for scanner.
Please help

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider these guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
Looking at your history it's obvious that you are obese your BMI is 30.46 kg/ m2
Another possibility is incisional hernia (protrusion of abdominal content through weak scar of cesarean delivery) or a big lipoma ( tumor of fat cells) which can be ruled out by physical examination

So whenever you visit your doctor you can discuss about these conditions

In my opinion you should put in all efforts to reduce body weight and try to get in shape.
Abdominal distension can be related to deposition of fat or excess gas which can be caused by stomach hyperacidity or swallowing of air
I would advise you to take pantoprazole or omeprazole group of drugs for 10 to 15 days

Please upload your reports whenever you can do it so that I will be able to tell you more accurately

Hope this answers your question
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T