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What Causes Swelling In Lower Abdomen?

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Question : My wife has been bothered with this problem for a long time. She has bulging around the sternum area and down lower toward the stomach. I think it may be a hiatal hernia. do you have any thoughts.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
A hernia

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message. I think I can help you.
There are multiple possibilitiesof the swelling.
But I don't think it is hiatus hernia. it's usually not visualizer outside.
I think it may be a hernia.
A possibilityof lipoma should be considered.
I would suggest that you test with a ultrasound of the abdomen.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Swelling In Lower Abdomen?

Brief Answer: A hernia Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. There are multiple possibilitiesof the swelling. But I don't think it is hiatus hernia. it's usually not visualizer outside. I think it may be a hernia. A possibilityof lipoma should be considered. I would suggest that you test with a ultrasound of the abdomen. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.