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I feel a small bump in right of my lower abdomen (not visible and no pain or discomfort). i wonder,if these are just folds of fat or muscle due to fat tummy or hernia? i tried cough impulse test by standing and lying but, no bulge so, is it normal?

Q: i feel a small bump in right of my lower abdomen (not visible and no pain or discomfort). i wonder,if these are just folds of fat or muscle due to fat tummy or hernia? i tried cough impulse test by standing and lying but, no bulge so, is it normal?

: Not possible to tell without exam. Pl see your doc

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Not possible to tell without exam. Pl see your doc

Answered 3/26/2023

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A member asked:

I feel a small bump in right of my lower abdomen (not visible and no pain or discomfort). i wonder,if these are just folds of fat or muscle due to fat tummy or hernia? i tried cough impulse test by standing and lying but, no bulge so, is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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