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What Could Hard Lumps Above Belly Button Suggest?

I have a hard mass/lump under skin above belly button. In addition, when I walk I lean to the left. Everyone is asking if I am okay. Don't know if it's related to whatever is under my navel. It is more noticable when I am standing, and I arch my back. What would be the signs of a hernia vs a tumor?
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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1.The history suggest most possible cause could be umbilical hernia.
2.If you are my patient i would have examine and ask for the ultrasound abdomen.
3.Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion ( solid, cystic, mixed) in case of mass lesion, and its sours and extensions.
4.In case of hernia the defect will be evaluated and herniating content will be scanned ( bowel, omentum) at to assess weather there is any strangulation and vascularity wii be checked.
5.So i would suggest you to take an appointment and get the needful investigations and treatment done. Good luck.

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What Could Hard Lumps Above Belly Button Suggest?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.The history suggest most possible cause could be umbilical hernia. 2.If you are my patient i would have examine and ask for the ultrasound abdomen. 3.Ultrasound will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion ( solid, cystic, mixed) in case of mass lesion, and its sours and extensions. 4.In case of hernia the defect will be evaluated and herniating content will be scanned ( bowel, omentum) at to assess weather there is any strangulation and vascularity wii be checked. 5.So i would suggest you to take an appointment and get the needful investigations and treatment done. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.