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Lump Near Belly Button, Extremely Bloated Stomach, Vomiting Sensation. Is It Hernia?

I have a lump about 2 inches above my belly button. Dr's can't seem to decide if it is a hernia or a fatty deposit. It has progressively been getting larger. Started as a pea size a few years ago and is now visible, bulging and about 11/2 inches in diameter. I have had ultra sounds and am not getting any answers. 6 months ago I ended up in emergency with the pain worse than it had ever been. My stomach and the area where the lump is was extremely bloated out, felt like I needed to push my stomach out to get relief. That is happening more often, at least once a week but now I start to sweat, salivate like I'm going to vomit and I faint. I hope you can give me some direction.
Thu, 15 Aug 2013
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Hi,
This can be very well decided by physical examination only.
If bulging increasing while standing and subsides while lying down, it can be umbilical hernia.
While coughing or increasing abdominal pressure if bulging incrasing then also it can be umbilical hernia.
Otherwise there is possibility of having Lipoma.
Consult surgeon and get examined.
ok and take care.
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Lump Near Belly Button, Extremely Bloated Stomach, Vomiting Sensation. Is It Hernia?

Hi, This can be very well decided by physical examination only. If bulging increasing while standing and subsides while lying down, it can be umbilical hernia. While coughing or increasing abdominal pressure if bulging incrasing then also it can be umbilical hernia. Otherwise there is possibility of having Lipoma. Consult surgeon and get examined. ok and take care.