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When i bend backwards i can see a balloon like shape above belly button pretty big can't see it while sitting or standing cant push it in stays there?

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Dr. answered

Swelling: sounds like a hernia or lipoma. see your doctor and get a ultrasound scan done . that will give you the answer.

Dr Reynoso agreed

Answered 9/12/2017

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Overweight?: Maybe it could be DIASTASIS RECTI, a benign condition of the midline abdominal wall being stretched out. Usually occurs in older, overweight people..

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/12/2017

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A member asked:

When i bend backwards i can see a balloon like shape above belly button pretty big can't see it while sitting or standing cant push it in stays there?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. answered

Dr Reynoso agreed

Dr. William Harris answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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