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Suggest Treatment For Bulge In The Stomach Below The Ribcage

I have a bulge in my stomach, just under my rib cage. It goes horizontally, I am thin and it is very noticeable. I did have my physical on Wednesday and she did say I have a hernia. How serious is this. I know in the past year I did suffer from stomach problems and had an upper endoscopy. Normal. I do take Prilosec every day. I know I will need surgery. Is it urgent as I read it can interfere with other organs? Can it get worse??
posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hello,

It could be an epigastric hernia.

Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.

We have to rule out other causes also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Bulge In The Stomach Below The Ribcage

Hello, It could be an epigastric hernia. Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan. We have to rule out other causes also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician