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My stomach around my bellybutton to my right and my abdomen to my right leading to my oblique are causing great discomfort and its getting bigger.help?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hernia: If you are noticing a bulging then this could very well be a hernia. Gastric distension possible or even an appendicitis. You should be seen by your provider or a surgeon.

Answered 6/5/2019

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