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Have a bulge that comes and goes on right side of stomach, below belly button. a lot but not all the symptoms of hernia. felt and seen more laying down than standing up. not when coughing. reverse of hernia description. could it be something else?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

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It could be: It could still be a hernia or some other mass causing the bulge. Impossible to say without actually examining it, so I recommend having it examined by a Dr to determine what it could be! I would not wait till it is causing pain or problems.

Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

Have a bulge that comes and goes on right side of stomach, below belly button. a lot but not all the symptoms of hernia. felt and seen more laying down than standing up. not when coughing. reverse of hernia description. could it be something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Okamoto answered

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