I am currently on amoxicillan for Lymes disease and was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I exercise regularly and run, but I had to take a couple weeks off due to the symptoms of the lymes. I have been getting back into the working out again the last couple of weeks and tonight I noticed a lump above my belly button that is sort of squishy and is visible when I am standing up. It does not hurt. Is it possible that there are lymph nodes around my belly button that can get swollen since my body is fighting off the lymes?
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. No it is not a lymph node, lymph nodes will not be felt in that area in the way you are describing.2. Most likely cause is umbilical hernia, which is bulging out when there is an intro abdominal pressure increased.3. If you are my patient, after examination I would have asked for an ultrasound abdomen sitting/lying/with cough reflux to identify the defect, and depending on the finding refer for a surgical correction.4. So suggest you to see your GP and get needful investigations and treatment done. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.