What Could Be the Cause of a Lump I Feel on My Stomach?

What It Means When You Feel a Bump on Your Belly

Feeling a bump on your belly could be due to folliculitis, lipoma, or subcutaneous fat. You can feel the bump and observe its characteristics. If the bump is protruding above the skin surface and accompanied by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, it is generally caused by excessive sebum secretion, leading to bacterial infection and folliculitis. Topical medication can be used for treatment. If the subcutaneous bump is not painful, it may be a lipoma.

What Causes the Bump on the Belly?

1. If the bump is protruding above the skin, with redness, swelling, and pain, it is considered folliculitis, caused by excessive sebum secretion, clogged pores, and bacterial infection. It can be treated with topical medications such as Fusidic Acid Ointment or Baiduobao ointment. Oral medication is not necessary at this time.

2. If the bump is subcutaneous, palpable but not visible, with a smooth surface that can be pushed around, and painless when pressed, it is considered a lipoma, a benign tumor that poses no harm to the body. It can be observed first and treated later if necessary. It is recommended to control diet and increase exercise, and sometimes the bump may disappear spontaneously.

3. Subcutaneous fat refers to the fat tissue stored under the skin, accounting for about 2/3 of the body's fat. Its functions include insulation and storage. To reduce subcutaneous fat, you can reduce salt intake and eat more lemon and vinegar, as lemon acid can burn fat and cleanse the blood. Massaging the abdominal area can also promote local blood circulation and help the bump disappear gradually.

4. Subcutaneous cysts may be caused by genetic factors, trauma, surgery, etc. Patients may have many skin lesions on the skin surface, mainly manifesting as cystic papules and nodules with normal skin surface, varying hardness, and quantity. Diagnosis can be made through pathological examination, lipoma, and dermoid cyst methods. Treatment can be done through medication or traditional Chinese medicine methods. However, topical medications mainly include tretinoin, which can reduce the number of milia and clear skin lesions easily.