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What Is The Treatment For Lump Above The Belly Button?
I have a large (?) squishy feeling lump above the belly button in my stomach, that protrudes when I do a sit up or similar movement. It's not painful....is it likely just belly fat? It's about in the center of where my abs should be........if I could see my abs. I'm not grossly over weight.....5 ft 9 in, 230 lbs.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Most likely it is umbilical hernia. Due to a small hole in the belly button, abdominal cavity organs (fat most likely) gets out under the skin and causes a bump. Such bump can give a pain but not necessarily. It should be less visible when lying down and more visible when standing and coughing.
I suggest you to consult your doctor, have an ultrasound of this lump and in case of hernia consult a surgeon.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
Most likely it is umbilical hernia. Due to a small hole in the belly button, abdominal cavity organs (fat most likely) gets out under the skin and causes a bump. Such bump can give a pain but not necessarily. It should be less visible when lying down and more visible when standing and coughing.
I suggest you to consult your doctor, have an ultrasound of this lump and in case of hernia consult a surgeon.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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