Abdominal Lump
What is Abdominal Lump ?
An abdominal lump is a swelling or bulge in the abdomen. Most often caused by a hernia, it can be felt near the groin, near the navel, or around a surgical scar. It can be painful and can usually be resolved surgically.
An abdominal lump most often feels soft, but it may be firm depending on its underlying cause.
In rarer cases, the lump may be an undescended testicle, a harmless hematoma, or a lipoma. In even rarer circumstances, it may be a cancerous tumor.
If you also have a fever, vomiting, or pain around an abdominal lump, you may need emergency care.
Possible causes of an abdominal lump
A hernia causes the majority of lumps in the abdomen. Hernias often appear after you have strained your abdominal muscles by lifting something heavy, coughing for a long period, or being constipated.
There are several types of hernias. Three kinds of hernias can produce a noticeable lump.
1. Inguinal hernia.
2. Umbilical hernia.
3. Incisional hernia.
