Suggest Remedies For Indentation On The Stomach

Posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2016

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Sat, 17 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : What causes an indentation in your upper stomach area, right below the end of the sternum? There is no pain in the area, it is just dented in more than I've ever noticed.

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably fat indentation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern.

In my opinion cause of indentation is fat redistribution.It is common after puberty.It also occur if you are doing abdomen exercise.

Since you have no symptoms,You need not to worry much and no specific treatment is required.

I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (10 hours later)

Without any change in exercise? I don't know if it's pertinent, but I've had a lot of bowel changes the past few months.

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
bowel changes can lead to indentation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for following up.

Yes, change in bowel habits is also responsible for fat redistribution and produce indentation. I am still in opinion, to ignore it till you have no particular symptoms like pain, difficulty in breathing etc.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee