Suggest treatment for a large painful lump in the abdomen and dyspepsia
Patient: Hi - I have found a pea sized hard lump in my upper left abdomen. I have been to see my doctor who has arranged for an ultra-sound scan next week. When I went to see my Doctor last week, I was also suffering from stomach discomfort, bloating and feeling full very quickly during eating. He has prescribed medication for dyspepsia and the bloatedness has mostly gone away. However, having researched on the internet, I m worried my symptoms might be more sinister as I have had a significant weight loss without dieting. I examined my stomach yesterday and found some more lumps on both the left and right hand side of my abdomen so now i m really worried. Doctor: Hi.The commonest lumps in the abdomen which you, the patient can feel and if multiple are lipoma unless proved otherwise. our stomach discomfort, dyspepsia, bloating and feeling full quickly during eating is getting settled with the medicines which your Doctor has prescribed you. Yes, unexplained weight loss is a sinister thing unless proved otherwise:The causes related to weight loss can be:- Cancer of the abdominal contents or somewhere else- Concealed infection like liver abscess- Chronic infection like Tuberculosis.A detailed clinical history and investigations as per the physical findings alone can give a proper diagnosis .