I have something that seems to be pushing out above my belly button. it's particularly bad after a big meal or if i am bloated. i can push on it and feel sort of a scrunching feelingand it pops back. can it be hernia?

Hello. : Hello. This sounds like a possible epigastric hernia. A midline hernia between the belly button and the bottom of the breast bone. They usually don't contain loops of bowel. However, if the contents every pouch out and can't be gently poked back in with your finger, than this needs immediate medical attention. You would need to be medically evaluated to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

This : This could be an umbilical hernia. If it is enlarging or causing discomfort, you should at least have it evaluated with a physical examination. Watch for signs of hernia incarceration which can be marked increase in pain at the hernia, it would become hard at the hernia, and then an emergency doctor evaluation is needed.

Your : Your symptoms are classic for a hernia. If it is immediately above the belly button, we would consider it an umbilical hernia; if it's closer to the upper abdomen, we call it an epigastric hernia. Regardless, if it is small, reducible, and not causing symptoms, it may be watched rather than repaired at this time. I suggest that you seek out the opinion of a hernia surgeon to perform the appropriate evaluation.