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If i push my belly out & press pretty hard both hands from the sternum to top of belly button.. it feels lumpy on both sides.. is this muscle?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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May be: Muscle generally not lumpy.... Is there a lot of fat on op of that muscle? That can feel lumpy. Some people may have hernia- but usually there is previous surgery to cause that

Answered 12/24/2015

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A member asked:

If i push my belly out & press pretty hard both hands from the sternum to top of belly button.. it feels lumpy on both sides.. is this muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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