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Could Tender Pea Sized Lump Protruding Above Navel Be Hernia Or Abdominal Strain?

I have a tender pea sized lump protruding slightly above my navel and a little to the right (about 1 1/2") it hurts when I press on it, otherwise it's not that noticeable. I am a woman about 5"7 and 125 lbs. Could it be a hernia or an abdominal strain? I do work out pretty vigorously..
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query.

If this lump protrudes during cough or exercise then this is likely to be hernia but if this is always of same size then this is more likely to be some benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia.
Another option is liparocele but treatment is the same.
After removal if there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. Abdominal strain would not lead to such signs and symptoms.

I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Could Tender Pea Sized Lump Protruding Above Navel Be Hernia Or Abdominal Strain?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. If this lump protrudes during cough or exercise then this is likely to be hernia but if this is always of same size then this is more likely to be some benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Another option is liparocele but treatment is the same. After removal if there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. Abdominal strain would not lead to such signs and symptoms. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.