hi, thank you for your query your symptoms point towards hernia. Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when there is an area where the muscles are weak. This allows the internal organs to bulge through the abdominal wall. A hernia may not appear until after you strain, lift something heavy, or have a long period of coughing. other minor causes include- Other causes of a lump in the abdominal wall include: Hematoma (collection of blood under the skin after injury) Lipoma (collection of fatty tissue under the skin) Lymph nodes for confirmation of diagnosis you cant contact a surgeon. thank you, wishing you good health