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What Does An Elongated Bulge From The Sternum To The Navel Indicate?
12 years ago I had open heart surgery and have not had any problems since but what I ve recently noticed is that I ve developed an elongated bulge that runs from the sternum toward the belly button. I don t have any symptoms of pain or discomfort. What I have noticed is that bulge occurs only when I assume a sit-up position and lay flat on the surface. It does protrude upward quite noticeable. Any ideas as to what is happening?
hi. according to ur symptoms it's look like hernia. for confirming, get ultrasound if abdomen done. once known about diagnosis. they mite teach u some mild form if exercise to strengthen ur abdominal muscles. if severe form they mite go for mesh repair. kindly meet the surgeon for ur problem. thank u
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What Does An Elongated Bulge From The Sternum To The Navel Indicate?
hi. according to ur symptoms it s look like hernia. for confirming, get ultrasound if abdomen done. once known about diagnosis. they mite teach u some mild form if exercise to strengthen ur abdominal muscles. if severe form they mite go for mesh repair. kindly meet the surgeon for ur problem. thank u