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Could The Bulge Near Rib Cage Be Related To Epigastric Hernia?
I suspect I have a epigastric hernia. A bulge often overlaps my rib cage,right side below breast. I tuck it back in ..with only moderate pain but much awkward discomfort. It would occur more often if I did not app
y pressure while leaning or coughng.
y pressure while leaning or coughng.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Yes, this sounds like abdominal hernia indeed. Due to muscles and tendons weakness, abdominal cavity organs (fat most likely) can get out of it and cause a lump. Hernia lump is usually less visible when lying down and gets more visible when standing up or coughing.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon and have physical examination. Hernia can be fixed with surgery.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
Yes, this sounds like abdominal hernia indeed. Due to muscles and tendons weakness, abdominal cavity organs (fat most likely) can get out of it and cause a lump. Hernia lump is usually less visible when lying down and gets more visible when standing up or coughing.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon and have physical examination. Hernia can be fixed with surgery.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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