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Have A Little Bulging Soft Spot On Lower Left Side Of Stomach, Tender To Touch. Anything Wrong With Me?

Hey, my name is Ally. I was getting out of the shower a couple days ago and my boyfriend and I noticed a little bulging soft spot on my lower left side of my stomach . it s very tender and hurts to the touch. I just kinda remembered it and rubbed my hand over it and it hurt even worse. I lifted my shirt and it is twice as big now. i m wondering what this could be and if it s anything bad.
Fri, 1 Feb 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM Ally.

From your description, it could be many things.

A physical examination and even an ultrasound will help in establishing a diagnosis. It would be best to consult a surgeon for the same.

If this was not present earlier and has just appeared recently, it could most probably be an abscess. This is easily treatable, with proper guidance and management by a surgeon or Physician.

I hope I have succeeded in answering your question, you could write back to me anytime for further clarifications. If you want a more detailed diagnosis, you could try our premium section, and upload pictures of your presentation.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best wishes.
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Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Sanjeev Goyal's  Response
hello ally
thanks for your query
any swelling /lump in body which is growing in size should be consider significant
as per your site it seems to be abdominal wall lipoma (collection of fatty tissue)
lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin
Lipomas do not require treatment. Because they are not cancerous growths, they do not need to be removed
lipoma may be surgically removed if symptoms develop:such a
Becomes painful or tender.
Becomes infected or inflamed repeatedly.
Interferes with movement or function.
Increases in size.
Becomes unsightly or bothersome
take care
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General & Family Physician Dr. Dr. Zainab Hassanali's  Response
hi ally,
the bulge could be a hernia, or a growth or enlarged organ, i would suggest get an ultrasound done to know what is the bulging spot and get reviewed by a specialist for either medications or surgery depending on the results obtained.
hope have put some light on your query
get well soon.
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Have A Little Bulging Soft Spot On Lower Left Side Of Stomach, Tender To Touch. Anything Wrong With Me?

Hello and welcome to HCM Ally. From your description, it could be many things. A physical examination and even an ultrasound will help in establishing a diagnosis. It would be best to consult a surgeon for the same. If this was not present earlier and has just appeared recently, it could most probably be an abscess. This is easily treatable, with proper guidance and management by a surgeon or Physician. I hope I have succeeded in answering your question, you could write back to me anytime for further clarifications. If you want a more detailed diagnosis, you could try our premium section, and upload pictures of your presentation. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best wishes.