A member asked:

I have a hard mass at midriff, i was told years ago that it was scar tissue built up from my gallbladder surgery, it is painful sometimes. is there anything to help this ?

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Dr. Otto Placikanswered

Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience

Make sure not hernia: You should make sure this is not a hernia.

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Dr. Hashim Alanianswered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Scar: It could be a thick scar in the area. See a plastic surgeon.

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Dr. Richard Mallia

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