Moving lump in middle upper abdomen

[octbutterfly]

For the past couple of months I've noticed a lump in my center upper abdomen that bulges out when I lay down or recline. It sometimes rises up and bulges out of my skin for a few seconds, then drops back down. It is not painful, even when I press on it. Today I noticed that when I lay down and press on the area, I can slightly feel it even when it isn't bulging.

I've had problems with nausea the past couple of months as well. For awhile it occurred every day, but it hasn't been as bad the past few weeks. I had an ultrasound of my gallbladder and pancreas that was normal. I didn't go in for further testing because I assumed it had something to do with my menstrual cycles returning after breastfeeding for a year.

I'm 26 and have problems with anxiety and depression so I'm taking Celexa and Wellbutrin. 2 pregnancies. I have scoliosis and a "regular" irregular heartbeat. That's it for my medical history.

[octbutterfly]

Thanks! I'll have to schedule an appointment.  I just wanted to make sure I wasn't completely crazy before going to the doctor in person.

[Christopher R Watters, MD]

I can't reach through my monitor and feel your abdomen but it sure sounds like you are describing an epigastric hernia. This should be obvious on physical exam and fairly simple to repair.