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What Causes Lump To Stick Out From Belly Button?

I'm 40 year old male.. about 1 year or so ago, i had a small lump sticking out just above my belly button.. it doesnt hurt if i push on it ... i feel fine..i am overwieght...is it poissible this could be some type of fatty tissue and it can go away if i lose alot of weight? if i push on it it doesnt hurt at all.. it doesnt hurt if i pick up anything too heavy either...i thought maybe was a hernia.. i am about 100lbs overweight i would guess..
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and history in details about obesity, painless swelling above belly button.
If this swelling is painless and if it is reducible and gets popped pout on coughing and straining, this is a para-umbilical hernia.
Loosing a lot of weight will make to appear more prominent.
I would advise you too get this confirmed by examination by a General Surgeon and get operated if advised so.
You can also discuss the measures to be taken for reducing weight and about Bariatric Surgery.
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What Causes Lump To Stick Out From Belly Button?

Hi. Thanks for your query and history in details about obesity, painless swelling above belly button. If this swelling is painless and if it is reducible and gets popped pout on coughing and straining, this is a para-umbilical hernia. Loosing a lot of weight will make to appear more prominent. I would advise you too get this confirmed by examination by a General Surgeon and get operated if advised so. You can also discuss the measures to be taken for reducing weight and about Bariatric Surgery.