What Causes Bump On Abdomen?

Posted on Thu, 10 Apr 2014

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Question : Hello..I recently (maybe three days) noticed a bump on my abdomen. I thought it may just be a bruise I iced it and the area seemed to be more blue and was previously and I think currently flesh tone. I am now getting nervous. The bump is on my right side just below my ribs a little toward my belly button but in the side just not directly under ribs and just above right oblique. It doesn't hurt per se but does have a kind of tender sensation when touched. It's maybe the size of a quarter and hardly visible to the eye. I don't have a fever. No nausea or bowel issues of any kind. No dizziness or fatigue doesn't hurt when exerting force. Not many symptoms other then the lump itself....some help would be great..I don't want to go to doctor or hospital if it's not necessary. I don't have health insurance and have fallen upon some financial hardship while in between jobs. Thanks in advance for your help. Also any advice on seeking affordable or charitable/pro bono care would be benificial.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: photograph required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query, It might be an allergic reaction. Can you please upload a photograph of the bump. This will help me in giving you a closer diagnosis and a better way of management. You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better. You can also send the reports/ image to YYYY@YYYY with the subject as 'ATTN: Dr. Rahul Kumar'."

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (50 minutes later)

It isnt very visible to the eye and hard to pick up on cam but here is a pic of the location Not much of a skin reaction it's underneath maybe lump would be a better would to use then bump? What could the mystery bump be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer: Lipoma Detailed Answer: Hello Nothing is visible in photograph. As you mentioned it is like a lump, the most probable diagnosis appears to be lipoma. It is a harmless collection of fat cells. I would like to know few additional things. 1. Is the skin above the lump pinchable? 2. Is the mass mobile, when you press it does it slip below your fingers? Answer the above so I can reach to a conclusion. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (27 minutes later)

The answer to each is no its more hard doesnt feel fatty

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 hours later)

Brief Answer: get usg done Detailed Answer: Hello Lipoma us dense collection of fat so it is very hard and not fatty. However it is mobile and not fixed to skin. If the lump is fixed to skin you must get an ultrasound done. This will exactly tell the cause and management can be based on this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar