General Medical Question - Non Urgent - Idk what to classify this as?..

Jaada · 13-07-2011, 12:21 AM

So I have something weird that has been going on for a couple years now with my stomach. I don't know what it is. It seems like some kind of floating organ or something, but i'm not sure that even actually exists. But my stomach appears normal most of the time, but when I lay down on my back, there's like a lump/ball/possibly one of my organs that is raised up from the rest of my stomach. I can push it and it will go back down to level out with the rest of my stomach, but I just want to know what it could be, and what from, and if this is something I should see a doctor about..? I'd rather not see a doctor because I have to pay like $200 every time.. Thanks! :)
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Jaada

Pencils · 13-07-2011, 12:41 AM

There are several possibilities.
What does it feel like when you press it down? Does it ever hurt? Can you feel a pulse in it? Does it sometimes get stuck in the "out" position? Where on your tummy is it - upper middle, lower left etc. ?
Are you overweight? Have you ever given birth? How old are you? Do you have any trouble with your bowels or any tummy pain?
If you don't mind me asking.

Jaada · 13-07-2011, 05:17 AM

When I press it down, it's not painful really, more of an awkward kind of feeling. Occasionally it is painful. I do feel a pulse, and can see it, too. Yes, definitely feels like it's stuck in the "out" position. Its on the lower central right side. I am not overweight. Never given birth. I am 19. No tummy pain, or trouble with bowels. I don't even get cramps when I get my period. And i'm pretty sure that's covered everything I have been asked. Lol <3

Pencils · 13-07-2011, 03:04 PM

To be honest with you being so thin (you ought to remove that number, it's against the rules) it could easily be one of your organs' normal size that's just showing, for example bowel or a cyst or fibroid on your uterus or ovary.
It could also be a hernia, where an organ or some tissue protrudes through the wall surrounding it due to a weakness in the wall, but this is less likely if you are thin and haven't given birth.

On the other hand it's impossible to say over the internet. It's likely that something that has been there for 2 years without causing you any problems is likely to continue to cause you no problems, but I would advise seeing a doctor about it if you are concerned, or if it becomes tense or painful.