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[|Human|] I had what I thought was a stomach ache at work on Monday, thru the course of my shift it hurt when I would bend at the waist to pick something up. Around 8pm I put my hand on my stomach and felt a large lump hard and painful to the touch. It protruded as well. The next day it still there. I went to my dr who referred me to a surgeon. It could be a hernia or a mass . I have appt tomorrow with surgeon. I also had my gallbladder removed 6 mts ago. Just concerned as lump still there and still painful to the touch.
[|AI|]  Hi and thanks for the query, It is difficult to conclude it's a hernia without a clinical evaluation. However, surgery is however a risk factor for secondary hernias, or excisional hernias. These are usually responsive to stress, increased intro abdominal pressure like coughing. It is critical to examine the abdomen, especially around the scar area. It is not difficult to detect the hernia. I suggest you get a consultation with your primary care physician. Not well managed, in case it's a hernia, complications like torsion or incarceration can occur. Thanks and hope this helps. Kind regards