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What Does A Small Lump On Lower Abdomen Indicate?
a small lump appeared on my lower abdomen right along the line where you could do a C-section. it first felt like if I had been bitten by an insect. then it got bigger like a pea and later a soft lump. it s close to the surface of my skin and has a dark spot on the surface. I then seemed to have a bloody discharge and it seemed to get smaller but its still there.
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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A small lump on the lower abdomen could be caused by many things, ranging from benign conditions to more serious medical issues. Some possible causes of a small lump on the lower abdomen include:
* Hernia: A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias can cause a small lump or bulge in the lower abdomen.
* Cyst: A cyst is a sac filled with fluid or semi-solid material that can form under the skin or in other parts of the body. Cysts can cause a small lump on the lower abdomen.
* Lipoma: A lipoma is a benign growth of fat cells that gets formed under the skin. Lipomas can cause a small lump on the lower abdomen.
* Enlarged lymph node: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the immune system. Sometimes, lymph nodes can become swollen or enlarged due to infection or other medical conditions, which can cause a small lump in the lower abdomen.
* Tumor: In rare cases, a small lump on the lower abdomen could be caused by a tumor or other abnormal growth.
It is important to have any new or unusual lump on the body evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
A small lump on the lower abdomen could be caused by many things, ranging from benign conditions to more serious medical issues. Some possible causes of a small lump on the lower abdomen include:
* Hernia: A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias can cause a small lump or bulge in the lower abdomen.
* Cyst: A cyst is a sac filled with fluid or semi-solid material that can form under the skin or in other parts of the body. Cysts can cause a small lump on the lower abdomen.
* Lipoma: A lipoma is a benign growth of fat cells that gets formed under the skin. Lipomas can cause a small lump on the lower abdomen.
* Enlarged lymph node: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the immune system. Sometimes, lymph nodes can become swollen or enlarged due to infection or other medical conditions, which can cause a small lump in the lower abdomen.
* Tumor: In rare cases, a small lump on the lower abdomen could be caused by a tumor or other abnormal growth.
It is important to have any new or unusual lump on the body evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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