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What Causes A Lump In The Center Of The Upper Abdomen?

63 y.o. white male. Just noticed a soft lump in the center of my upper abdomen (from my sternum to navel) apx 1.5" wide x 5" long. Interestingly, I had laparoscopic gall bladder surgery 7 years ago and there were "holes" for the surgery at each end of the current lump. Mild aching pain. Noticed lump when flexing stomach muscles (sitting up in bed). Vegetarian for last 21 years (do eat fish). Constipated often over the last 5 or so years. Better recently by avoiding gluten. Wondering if the lump could be a hernia of some sort or possibly and aneurysm.
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Till your narration it seems epigastric hernia most likely , other cause may
be lipoma .
* Clinical examination with signs of evaluation & ultrasound of abdomen are
confirmatory of the lesion .
Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear take care .
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What Causes A Lump In The Center Of The Upper Abdomen?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly . * Till your narration it seems epigastric hernia most likely , other cause may be lipoma . * Clinical examination with signs of evaluation & ultrasound of abdomen are confirmatory of the lesion . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further assistance . Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist Wishing you fine recovery from the same . Regards dear take care .