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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "jytl" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
<womens-health@dns.obgyn.net>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 9:49 PM
Subject: Abnormal or normal palpation?
> I was checking my body health on my own the other day and somehow it
> felt hard about 2-2.5 inches below the belly button, I was wondering if
> anyone know what kind of problem it may be. I don't know if Menstral
> cycle has anything to do with it, but it seem to have diminished a
> little after the period, but I can still feel it. My sibling said that
> it felt like a knot, I am not sure what to make of it.
>
> I checked on some infos regarding bladder health and stuff, but i don't
> think it has anything to do with bladder stones or whatnot.
>
> I would also like to know how do u distinguish abnormal and normal
> palpation around the abdominal area (urigastric)
>
> If anyone has any information please leave a message I would grately
> appreciated it.
>
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