What causes a lump in my stomach?

Question

Hello doctor,

I notice a lump in my stomach area, about 30 cm above a scar from my appendix removal operation I underwent eight months ago. The lump appears after I eat or drink something. There is no pain, only slight discomfort in the area around the lump. When I press the lump, it feels as if there is gas in it. I have a normal appetite and all the bodily functions are fine. I do not have fever or nausea.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your complaint is a lump in your stomach, which appears once you take food. I think that you mean to say a lump overlying the stomach and not inside stomach.

The most common cause is epigastric hernia, where the stomach bulges through a weak area in the abdominal wall.

Usually the hernia disappears on lying down, while in an upright position, a thrust is noticed. You can also feel a pulsation by placing your palm over the area when you cough.

It is not a serious problem. It can be treated with abdominal exercise or surgery.

For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is not an emergency. You can wait for a month or two.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online