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Suggest Treatment For The Lump Near The Lower Abdominal Area

I am 41 years old with no significant medical history except hypothyroidism. I am a normal height and weight. Recently (2 weeks ago) I had a bruise on my left lower abdominal area near my hip. I felt the area because it was tender and bruised and I had a pea sized lump there under the skin. The lump is roundish and smooth. It feels rubbery and moves. It has stayed the same size for the last 2 weeks but the bruise is completely healed. Can you give me an idea what this is? Thanks.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

From your description this sounds like a inguinal hernia. Especially if the lump is more visible when standing and less visible when lying down. It should move when standing and coughing.
Please consult a surgeon with this lump. In case of any doubts, ultrasound should be done.
Hernia needs to be fixed with surgery.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For The Lump Near The Lower Abdominal Area

Hello! Thank you for the query. From your description this sounds like a inguinal hernia. Especially if the lump is more visible when standing and less visible when lying down. It should move when standing and coughing. Please consult a surgeon with this lump. In case of any doubts, ultrasound should be done. Hernia needs to be fixed with surgery. Hope this will help. Regards.