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A member asked:

Whenever i lay down a small bulge forms in my abdomen. i know i'm not pregnant so i'm not sure what's wrong.

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Hernia : This may be a hernia, most likely an umbilical hernia in an 18 year old female.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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