A 24-year-old female asked:
My husband has been having pain on his belly button and he feels a lump on the side of his stomach on the left side what is going on with him?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. George T Tsaianswered
General Surgery 29 years experience
Hernia: Painful lump at or around the umbilicus is usually a hernia, especially if it gets worse with coughing, lifting, straining... Easy to fix but he should get checked to be safe.
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Dr. Andres Katzanswered
Surgery - Vascular 51 years experience
Umbilical hernia: Get a surgical opinion, might need a ct scan to elucidate the source of pain.
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Dr. Steve Martinez commented
Breast Surgery 30 years experience
He should see a surgeon to be evaluated for an umbilical ( belly button) hernia. This can be an emergency.
Dec 22, 2012
Last updated Feb 1, 2018
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