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A member asked:

Hard lump in center of upper stomach below ribs 1st small and has gotten big in a year time i feel bloated all the time gets bigger as i sit up/laying?

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Dr. Matthew Cahill answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a doctor: Hard lumps are bad. Growing lumps are bad. Having discomfort with eating is bad. GO SEE A DOCTOR TOMORROW! I hope this helps and they find something easily fixed and you feel great soon. A primary care doc or even an urgent care clinic is anfine place to start.

Answered 7/18/2016

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