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What Causes Tenderness On Upper Region Of Navel And Difficulty Bending?

I have tenderness/ pain internally at upper edge of navel. It's sore to a light touch and when bending over or with movement of my waist. I've had this for past 3 days. I have no digestive problems. The tender area is about 1 inch in diameter. I feel a small lump there. Is this something for my internist or my gastroenterologist to examine?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Welcome to HealthCare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.

I have a few questions.
1. Have you undergone any abdominal surgeries previously?
2. Does the lump increase when you cough?

What I can make out from your description is that it may be an umbilical hernia that is causing the discomfort.
Do not worry.

I would suggest you to visit a surgeon. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically. With proper treatment like abdominal exercise , braces and surgery(depending on the severity) it can be treated.

Hope this helps.
Have a nice day.
Regards.
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What Causes Tenderness On Upper Region Of Navel And Difficulty Bending?

Welcome to HealthCare Magic. Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your concern. I have a few questions. 1. Have you undergone any abdominal surgeries previously? 2. Does the lump increase when you cough? What I can make out from your description is that it may be an umbilical hernia that is causing the discomfort. Do not worry. I would suggest you to visit a surgeon. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically. With proper treatment like abdominal exercise , braces and surgery(depending on the severity) it can be treated. Hope this helps. Have a nice day. Regards.