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What Causes Feeling Of Lump Above Navel?
Posted on
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Question : I have a larger abdomen and when I push to go to the toilet I feel a lump above the navel. Also I have nausea and need to take Nexium for indigestion first thing in the morning and often feel nausea
Brief Answer:
may be an umbilical hernia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible you may have an umbilical hernia. This is a hernia in the region of the umbilicus.
A hernia is a protrusion through a weakness in the surrounding wall or tissue..
When there is increased pressure eg when having a bowel movement , the protrusion becomes more noticable.
If it is very large or associated with pain then it can be surgically repaired.
Surgery is the only definitive treatment for a hernia.
It is not likely related to your indigestion or nausea.
You can confirm that it is a hernia by visiting your general practitioner for an assessment.
He or she can examine your abdomen.
Nexium is commonly used for indigestion and reflux. Lifestyle changes also help with reflux.
These include: (1)small frequent meals instead of large meals
(2)waiting 2 hours after eating before laying down
(3)avoiding citrus/spicy/fried/fatty foods including onions, tomatoes, mint, caffeine
(4)weight loss of any excess weight
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be an umbilical hernia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible you may have an umbilical hernia. This is a hernia in the region of the umbilicus.
A hernia is a protrusion through a weakness in the surrounding wall or tissue..
When there is increased pressure eg when having a bowel movement , the protrusion becomes more noticable.
If it is very large or associated with pain then it can be surgically repaired.
Surgery is the only definitive treatment for a hernia.
It is not likely related to your indigestion or nausea.
You can confirm that it is a hernia by visiting your general practitioner for an assessment.
He or she can examine your abdomen.
Nexium is commonly used for indigestion and reflux. Lifestyle changes also help with reflux.
These include: (1)small frequent meals instead of large meals
(2)waiting 2 hours after eating before laying down
(3)avoiding citrus/spicy/fried/fatty foods including onions, tomatoes, mint, caffeine
(4)weight loss of any excess weight
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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