“Why do I have a bump on my abdomen?”
I am a 74-year-old male and I developed a bump on my abdomen area about a month ago. Why do I have a bump on my abdomen?
7 Answers
SurgeonAbdominalSurgeon
Most likely is a hernia. However, a complete medical evaluation is necessary. Seek your healthcare provider for physical examination and complete evaluation. Thank you.
You have to be examined by your Doctor.
It could be a hernia or growth. See your doctor to be diagnosed correctly
There are three main conditions that can cause a bump on the abdominal wall.
1 .A ventral hernia or hernia on a surgical incision.
2.Abdominal wall tumors which the most common is a benign fatty tumor called lipoma or more rarely malignant tumors.
3.Large intra abdominal tumors protruding and passing the abdominal wall.
In any of the above conditions you have to visit your surgeon who with the proper clinical examination can make the diagnosis.
Your surgeon will decide the proper management and radiologic examination if indicated.
1 .A ventral hernia or hernia on a surgical incision.
2.Abdominal wall tumors which the most common is a benign fatty tumor called lipoma or more rarely malignant tumors.
3.Large intra abdominal tumors protruding and passing the abdominal wall.
In any of the above conditions you have to visit your surgeon who with the proper clinical examination can make the diagnosis.
Your surgeon will decide the proper management and radiologic examination if indicated.
You might have a hernia or a tumor. You need to consul a General Surgeon
Common bumps on the abdomen can represent several things. It could be a growth in the skin or in the subcutaneous tissues. It could also be a hernia, especially if you’ve had other abdominal surgeries.
If it’s been there a month you should probably consult with your primary care doctor who can help refer you to a specialist if needed.
If it’s been there a month you should probably consult with your primary care doctor who can help refer you to a specialist if needed.
There are lots of different reasons why bumps may develop. These may infections (skin abscess or folliculitis). They may be benign lesions (lipoma, cyst). They may be something more worrisome (cancer). You should seek care from your physician for further guidance.
