symetrical bulges in lower abdomen - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

Jooner18 · 02-01-2003, 09:29 AM

Hello everyone...

Over the past 5-6 months, I have noticed a rather large symetrical bulge in the area of my lower abdomen. Kinda right around the pubic area. To me, it seems like it's below the bladder, but and in front of my large intestines, but I could be wrong. The bulge is also accompanied by sharp, stabbing pains in the region, but a little lower (behind the testicles, close to the perineum). I've been doing a lot of research on the internet, pretty much to no avail, and I wish I had some idea as to what this was. Some things about me: I live on a college campus, I had to quit smoking Marijuana cause it hurt my sides too much, and I've only had sex with one partner (I'm 22). Also, I eat mostly good food, although I have been a little lax on the veggies since school, but not as bad as some people I go to school with. So I'm a little confused. If it helps, my doctor told me it might be weak muscles. I've kinda been wondering if cysts can cause an actual bulge in that area. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Merrida · 02-03-2003, 03:16 AM

How about a hernia?

What happens if you push on it and release? Or strain yourself, like having a bowel movement? What about when you move your body, run, walk, walk fast, climb stairs, exercise, urinate,... can you pinpoint the pain with anything in particular?

Did your doctor do an ultrasound? Did he think you pulled a muscle?

I'm not sure if you're talking about your abdomen because it almost sounds like it could be related to your groin?

Jooner18 · 02-03-2003, 09:32 AM

I've been to both my general practicioner and a lathroscopic surgeon, both with a negative on the hernia. When I flex these particular muscles (like a bridge in gymnastics) the sides bulge out and the middle (area with pubic hair) appears to be recessed. I thought it was a hernia for a long time myslef. I was thinking it was related to my groin as well, like if I have some kind of tendon problem or something, but I'm not really sure. That's why I'm wondering if cysts will actually cause large bulges to appear, although I imagine if they did, these would be huge. I have a CT scan scheduled for next week but I'm not sure what that'll pick up. How much information can a CT scan actually yeild? Doesn't it only pick up bone and any contrast medium that might be used?

Josh