How do you tell if you have a tumor in your lower abdomen?

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How do you tell if you have a tumor in your lower abdomen?

Signs and symptoms of stomach cancer may include:

  • Difficulty swallowing.
  • Feeling bloated after eating.
  • Feeling full after eating small amounts of food.
  • Heartburn.
  • Indigestion.
  • Nausea.
  • Stomach pain.
  • Unintentional weight loss.

What does a hernia in the lower abdomen feel like?

Q: What Does a Belly or Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia Feel Like? A: If you have a ventral hernia in the belly area, you may see or feel a bulge along the outer surface of the abdomen. Typically, patients with ventral hernias describe mild pain, aching or a pressure sensation at the site of the hernia.

Is a hernia a hard lump?

They’re not common, but they can be dangerous — you may not notice any symptoms unless a muscle squeezes the hole shut while the intestine is poking through (called strangulation). In that case, the lump will be hard and tender and you might have severe belly pain, nausea, or vomiting.

What is the bulge in my abdomen?

Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when there is a weak spot in the abdominal wall. This allows the internal organs to bulge through the muscles of the abdomen. A hernia may appear after you strain, or lift something heavy, or after a long period of coughing.

Why does my lower stomach bulge out?

The bulging lower abdominal problem commonly occurs in women after childbirth, but may also effect men and women who haven’t experienced pregnancy. It’s a result of weakened transverse abdominus and overactive external oblique muscles.

What causes a large hard abdomen?

When your stomach swells and feels hard, the explanation might be as simple as overeating or drinking carbonated drinks, which is easy to remedy. Other causes may be more serious, such as an inflammatory bowel disease. Sometimes the accumulated gas from drinking a soda too quickly can result in a hard stomach.

What could cause lump in upper abdomen?

Gallstones. Gallstones are solid deposits of bile and other digestive fluid that form in your gallbladder,a four-inch,pear-shaped organ that’s located right below your liver.

  • Hepatitis.
  • Liver abscess.
  • GERD.
  • Hiatal hernia.
  • Gastritis.
  • Peptic ulcer.
  • Gastroparesis.
  • Functional dyspepsia.
  • Pneumonia.

    • What causes sharp pains in lower abdomen?

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Constipation
  • Appendicitis
  • Diverticulitis
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Other causes of stomach pain
  • When to see a doctor

    • Why do I have bumps on my stomach?

    Contact dermatitis. This is skin inflammation brought on by a reaction to something you have touched.

  • Eczema. Also known as atopic dermatitis,eczema is characterized by dry,red,itchy skin that sometimes forms small bumps.
  • Psoriasis. This is thought to be an immune disorder that causes an overgrowth of skin cells.
  • Lyme disease.
  • Chickenpox.
  • Cellulitis.

    • Is a lump in lower right abdomen serious?

    If you notice a lump on the right side with no pain, then this could be caused by a skin abscess or growth of fatty tissue, also known as lipoma. A painful lump in the lower right abdomen in females can be caused by ovarian cysts, or uterine fibroids. Can you feel hard lumps in your stomach?

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