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I found a bruise on my stomach with a small knot in the middle.?

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Dr. Chris Oh answered

Hernia?: If you see a bulge - it could be a hernia which needs to be surgically repaired. It could also be a trauma/internal bruising causing bruise and inflammation - you will need to have it looked at by a doc.

Answered 4/14/2012

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