Hello, the last few days my stomach fat to the left of my tummy button has been hurting, almost like a bruise when I press on it or rub my hand across it. Is there a simple explanation for this and if not should I get it checked out as there is history of polips and cancer in my family..
Hi! Thanks for your query which is a common question in my clinic. Well there are few possibilities in your case just you described as almost as a bruise when I press on it or rub my hand across it... as follows:1. An epigastric hernia 30 % possibility2. A lipoma 30% possibility: lipomas are painless, soft to firm mobile subcutaneous well-defined nodules; sometimes associated with severe burning pain.3. Benign skin tumors like neurofibroma, dermatofibroma etc.: 20 % possibility4. Just psychological feeling : 15% possibility5. Lymph nodes and cancer: 5% possibilityTherefore, I must suggest you USG and if necessary a needle biopsy for confirmation and to discuss it with your surgeon if treatment is needed. Regards,