A 21-year-old male asked:
lump on my lower left abdomen near belly button sign of spigelian hernia? uneven by 1cm with other side if a ruler placed horizontally.
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
60 years experience Internal Medicine
Possibly: An umbilical hernia is at the umbilicus. A spigelian hernia as at either side of the umbilicus. An abdominal surgeon is best to examine you for diagnosis and advice.
Answered on Aug 15, 2018
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