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Noticed A Small Painless Swelling On The Skin
hi, BOTTOM OF CHEST -ONLY AT LEFT SIDE-(BETWEEN STOMACH AND CHEST),THERE IS BULGE OF SKIN BUT NO PAIN,I FEARED SOMETHING ANY STONES WHICH IS GROWING INSIDE MY STOMACH FOR THAT REASON ONLY EXTRA SKIN IS SHOWING LIKE THIS...ANY SUGGESTION,WHAT WILL BE THE REASON FOR THIS BULGE SKIN
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Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Stones dont cause such bulges.If it is painless then it can be hernia,lipoma(fat deposit) or a blocked skin gland.
Bring this to notice of your doctor when you visit next time for other reasons.No immediate treatment is needed.Regards.
Stones dont cause such bulges.If it is painless then it can be hernia,lipoma(fat deposit) or a blocked skin gland.
Bring this to notice of your doctor when you visit next time for other reasons.No immediate treatment is needed.Regards.
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