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What Could Long, Hard Lump Along The Abdomen Be?

Two days ago I lay down on the edge of my bed with my feet on the floor (not a usual position for me) and when I looked down along my midriff/abdomen I notice a hump a few inches higher than the rest of my abdomen It appears to be as long as my hand (appx 5 -6 in long). I did not press really hard. There is no pain and it is firm but not HARD. I can not find the hump/lump when I am either standing or lying flat on my back -- only when I am in the position I described.
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of hernia is more.
Hernia is out pouching of abdominal organs through weakened abdominal muscles.
So the position you have described gives more weakening to the abdominal muscles and so hernia is more prominent in that position.
So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of abdomen. Also get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out wall defect and diagnosis of hernia.
If it is hernia then you will need surgical repair.
Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Could Long, Hard Lump Along The Abdomen Be?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of hernia is more. Hernia is out pouching of abdominal organs through weakened abdominal muscles. So the position you have described gives more weakening to the abdominal muscles and so hernia is more prominent in that position. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of abdomen. Also get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out wall defect and diagnosis of hernia. If it is hernia then you will need surgical repair. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.