A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle. It might feel like a lump in your groin or lower belly. The bulge may hurt ...

A greedy cat was rushed to the vet for lifesaving surgery after eating 50 hair bands that formed a massive lump in her stomach. Paul Spraggett, 44, says he had no idea his 2-year-old cat Berry had ...

Q: I recently discovered a lump in the lower part of my abdomen, and a friend suggested it might be a hernia. How can I determine if it's a hernia, and what steps should I take? A: Lumps in the ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A tumor is a growth of tissue that happens when cells in your body grow and divide at a faster rate than they would normally. When we think of tumors, we often think of cancer. However, not all tumors ...

Doctors palpate the abdomen to check certain organs and feel for atypical masses or tenderness. Palpating the abdomen is often part of an abdominal physical examination. A doctor may perform a ...

Doctors said the enormous size of the lumps, their location around sensitive organs and the patient’s long-standing symptoms made the case extremely challenging. They noted that a multidisciplinary ...

ContentsPersistent abdominal painA lump in the abdomenConstant fatigueIrregular bowel movementsPersistent night sweatsBloating and discomfortGradual weight loss Krystal Maeyke was 37, fit, healthy, ...