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A member asked:

Am i considered bloated when my stomach sticks out but underneath there's a hard lump? (lower abdomen)

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Bloating is usually fairly soft when you push on your abdomen. A hard lump is definitely not normal.

Dr Arnoult agreed

Answered 4/4/2017

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Bloated means you feel full or like there is pressure or fluid in your abdomen. If there is a hard lump, you should be checked by a doctor. Could you be pregnant?

Answered 4/28/2018

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