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For the past few weeks when laying down at night part of my abdomen tightens, a hard bump forms and then disappears within seconds. possible fibroids?

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Dr. William Brown answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Beware belly 'lump': Any mass that is palpable in the abdomen needs to be evaluated by a physician. A large ovarian cyst or fibroid uterus are two gynecologic possibilities. Pregnancy, of course should be excluded. But, other organs live in the region as well. See the doctor.

Answered 8/26/2013

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A member asked:

For the past few weeks when laying down at night part of my abdomen tightens, a hard bump forms and then disappears within seconds. possible fibroids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Brown answered

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