What Does A Bump Under The Left-side Of The Navel Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2017

Question: On the left side of my navel there is a thickening underneath my skin. I have a very flat stomach and I can feel it with my hand in the resting position. When I do something strenuous or reach out too far with my hands (extending my arms) my stomach on that left side becomes knotted and very restricted. I start to massage it and it takes about two miners for it to subside. There is not a lot pain it is just very uncomfortable. The pain does not happen every day but the thickening is always there.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Soft tissue lesion or developing para umbilical hernia .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are different possibilities as soft tissue lesion lipoma , sebaceous cyst
or developing para umbilical hernia .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Thickening - probable size , shape , consistency , movement with hands , exact
location means how much far from umbilicus .
2. When you cough or strain is there bulge over the skin surface .
3. Any changes involving the overlying skin as color , texture .
4. Any other systemic features .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 hours later)

The left side is raise about 4x4 inches, about a 1/4 inch high. The shape is oval but it is not a raised lump. It starts next to the belly button and extends for about 4 inches towards my side.
It raises slightly when I cough or strain.
It seems that the area becomes knotted when I strain my left arm out or extend it or turn sharply. I feel an ache in that area when I bend down to pick up something.
It does not hurt when I go to the bathroom.
There is no chance in color or texture of the skin.
When it happens I rub and push on the area until the pain goes away slightly.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
ultrasound recommended .

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome

Thanks for the details .

* Seems more of developing hernia as it raises when cough or strain .

* Recommendations for the condition

- Pain killer only when pain to bothering level .
- Ultrasound examination is must after prescription from your doctor .
- If possible a photo pic when it is prominent ( when straining or coughing )
can give more better insight .

* Follow up with Ultrasound report .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana