Is This a Hernia or Stomach Protrusion? Plastic Surgery Needed? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by AshleeOhio in Springfield, OH
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
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Tags: hernia, lumps, protruding, recommendation

I'm a 16 year pld female. I gained 20lbs over the summer and did the 17 Day Diet and lost 14lbs. A month later I gained it all back. I then lost 8lbs and started to notice that the upper part of my stomach and the sides were poking out unusually and my stomach was hirting more. It's obcious that something is out of place. I also feel a lump. I haven't had a period since April 2011-not pregnant. Ovarian cancer runs in the family. This is ruining my life. I see the doctor in Feb but im anxious.

5 answers to Is This a Hernia or Stomach Protrusion? Plastic Surgery Needed? (photo)

Go in today for an evaluation

We all can't empahsize enough your need to be evaluated for this. Do not wait til February. There are many things that can be causing this and you will need blood tests and xrays or ultrasounds to figure this out. Please drop whatever else you are doing and go get checked!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Go see your primary care doctor sooner rather than later

It is impossible to help you other than to tell you to go see your primary care doctor sooner rather than later. If you are unable to see him/her until February, the consider an urgent care center. Expect imaging tests and blood tests to be performed. Best of Luck.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Is this a hernia, or just a weight problem?

In agreement with other responders, please do NOT wait until February! See a physician ASAP (next day or two) and expect blood tests to be ordered including an endocrine profile, and an abdominal CT scan. Doesn't look like a hernia to me.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Hernia or Protrusion

From all appearances on your photos it seems like the volume is intraabdominal and not a hernia. There can be several things that cause the problem. You need to see a physician that can deal with this, probably a general surgeon or a gynecologist. If you were my daughter I can guarantee I would have you evaluated yesterday. Do NOT wait until February

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

Abdominal wall distention/pain?

Thank you for the question and pictures. With your history of abdominal wall distension and discomfort I would suggest more urgent evaluation by your physician. Online consultation will not suffice; see a physician in person ASAP. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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