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Ventral Hernia

A lump in the abdomen is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, local area of swelling in the belly area. See also: Abdominal mass

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Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when there is an area where the m...

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Seek appropriate care for chronic cough or for constipation if you have a hernia. Straining associated with these con...

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Call your doctor if you have a lump in your abdomen that becomes larger, discolored, or painful. If you have a hernia...

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Infant abdominal hernia (gastrosch...

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