Lump in Stomach
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)

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Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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Content updated on Nov 26, 2023

About the symptom

Abdominal lump is a swelling or bulge that emerges from any area of the abdomen. It may be soft or firm, depending on the underlying cause.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Lump or swelling in stomach

Possible causes

  • Uterine fibroids

    Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors (growths) of the uterus. They can grow in the muscle layer, or in the lining itself. Other names for fibroids are leiomyomas or myomas. They are fairly common in the general population. While they are most diagnosed for women in their 30's and 40's, they can occur earlier as well. Their exact cause is not known, but the female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) do play a role. Family history of fibroids makes it more likely for them to occur. Certain ethnicities are also more prone. While fibroids are not dangerous by themselves, they can significantly increase pain and bleeding during menstruation, and can thus cause medical issues. If they are in the uterine lining, they can cause problems with getting pregnant or miscarrying as well.

  • Ovarian cyst

    Ovarian cysts are fluid or tissue filled sacs in the ovary or on its surface. Most ovarian cysts are benign (not cancer) and are related to the normal functioning of the ovary. Some of these will go away on their own. Others may cause pain and require surgery to remove them. Rarely can they be cancerous.

  • Inguinal hernia

    An inguinal hernia is a condition where a bulge appears in your groin region, in the area between your lower abdomen and your thigh, through a weakening of muscles in your lower abdomen. This bulge is commonly a protrusion of your tissue or abdominal organs such as your intestines. If not treated, inguinal hernias can result in an obstruction of your digestive system.

  • Pregnancy
  • Colon cancer
  • Congenital biliary dilatation

  • Tuberous sclerosis
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Hepatic cancer
  • Crohn's disease

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you feel a lump or hard swelling in your abdomen/stomach?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Have you lost weight recently?

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

  • Do you have any joint pain?

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References

  • National Library of Medicine

    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003277.htm

Reviewed By:

Samantha Nazareth, MD

Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)

Board-certified gastroenterologist

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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