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A member asked:

I feel a ball that i assumed to be a part of my abdomen muscles. it will hide and i can pinch it and break it apart (doesn't hurt when touched.

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Needs evaluation..: This could be related to many different things: hernia, lipoma(fat mass), tumor,among others. This requires direct exam and possible testing as necessary. My recommendation is to go and see a doctor for check up and final diagnosis.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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