What Causes Painless Lump On The Right Side Of Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2014

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Question : I have a visible lump on the right side of my abdomen. It is only visible when lying down. Painless! Just looks odd. I am a 40 year female.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

Need some more information to come to a conclusive impression

How long has the swelling been there ?
What is the consistency ?
Does it remain there or reduces while lying down ?
Any history of previous surgery in same region ?
Any associated bowel or urinary symptoms ?

Best impression can be arrived at after an ultrasound examination of the swelling

Revert back with the information and the report

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Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (5 hours later)

I just noticed it about a week ago. It is firm. It is only visible when lying down. I have gained about 15 pounds over the past 6 months. I hate the way my stomach looks bloated! I have had 2 c-sections in the past 10 years. I have frequent urination but no pain.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound will be confirmatory

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in again

The information points to an abdominal wall soft tissue swelling

As a hernia after C Section would reduce while lying down
Except that it is irreducible

I would suggest you get an ultrasound done. In the interim send me a picture of the swelling in standing position and while lying down.

Hope this helps.

Regards

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