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Stomach Pain And Lump Formation After Having Gallbladder Removal. Could It Be Hernia?

I had what I thought was a stomach ache at work on Monday, thru the course of my shift it hurt when I would bend at the waist to pick something up. Around 8pm I put my hand on my stomach and felt a large lump hard and painful to the touch. It protruded as well. The next day it still there. I went to my dr who referred me to a surgeon. It could be a hernia or a mass . I have appt tomorrow with surgeon. I also had my gallbladder removed 6 mts ago. Just concerned as lump still there and still painful to the touch.
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
It is difficult to conclude its a hernia without a clinical evaluation. However, surgery is however a risk factor for secondary hernias, or excisional hernias. These are usually responsive to stress, increased intra abdominal pressure like coughing. It is critical to examine the abdomen , especially around the scar area. It is not difficult to detect the hernia. I suggest you get a consultation with your primary care physician. Not well managed, in case its a hernia, complications like torsion or incarceration can occur. Thanks and hope this helps. Kind regards
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Stomach Pain And Lump Formation After Having Gallbladder Removal. Could It Be Hernia?

Hi and thanks for the query, It is difficult to conclude its a hernia without a clinical evaluation. However, surgery is however a risk factor for secondary hernias, or excisional hernias. These are usually responsive to stress, increased intra abdominal pressure like coughing. It is critical to examine the abdomen , especially around the scar area. It is not difficult to detect the hernia. I suggest you get a consultation with your primary care physician. Not well managed, in case its a hernia, complications like torsion or incarceration can occur. Thanks and hope this helps. Kind regards