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Does Bulging In Abdominal Area Suggest Hernia?

I have a bulge in my abdominal and it is hard I went to my doctor and she said its a hernia, i went to see a surgeon and he said he does not think its a hernia, but wants to do a ct scan, I said if its not a hernia what could it be, he said fat, well the last time I knew fat what not a hard ball
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

Yes you are right fat will not be hard but a localized collection of fat called as Lipoma can be firm ( but not hard ) in consistency .
But neither a hernia will be hard in consistency .

I would like to know more about your abdominal Bulge . Like which part of the abdomen it's there ? Is it painful to touch ? Does the bulge increases on coughing?

Kindly revert back with details asked .

Also to know what is the problem it's advisable to get CT Abdomen Pelvis as advised by your surgeon .

Any clarifications feel free to ask , Happy to answer .
Regards.
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Does Bulging In Abdominal Area Suggest Hernia?

HI Thanks for posting your query . Yes you are right fat will not be hard but a localized collection of fat called as Lipoma can be firm ( but not hard ) in consistency . But neither a hernia will be hard in consistency . I would like to know more about your abdominal Bulge . Like which part of the abdomen it s there ? Is it painful to touch ? Does the bulge increases on coughing? Kindly revert back with details asked . Also to know what is the problem it s advisable to get CT Abdomen Pelvis as advised by your surgeon . Any clarifications feel free to ask , Happy to answer . Regards.