Abdominal Tumours

Abdominal Tumours

An abnormal growth in the belly is known as an abdominal mass. It results in obvious swelling and could alter how the abdomen looks. You can have symptoms like weight gain and bloating, soreness, and discomfort in your abdomen.

The location of abdominal masses is frequently used to describe them. There are four quadrants, or divisions, of the abdomen. The right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, or left lower quadrant are all possible locations for an abdominal mass. The epigastric part and the periumbilical region are the other two divisions of the stomach. The epigastric region is situated above the belly button and below the ribs, whereas the periumbilical section is situated below and surrounding the belly button. Many abdominal masses can be treated. Nevertheless, the cause of the mass may have an impact on potential health issues.

Abdominal masses can be the result of a number of factors, including an injury, cyst, benign tumor, cancer, or other disease.

Your doctor will have a good sense of where the mass is after reviewing your medical history, including your symptoms and when they started. They can use this information to identify which organs or other structures are impacted by the abdominal tumour.

Your doctor will ask you to lie back as they gently press on various parts of your abdomen during a physical examination. This examination enables them to find the bulk or any enlarged organs and determine whether or not you are tender.