A hard strip felt on the left side of the stomach may be a fecal mass in the intestines, obstructed intestines, or intussusception.
1. Intestinal fecal mass: if there is no bowel movement for a long time due to constipation, feces will accumulate in the intestines, especially in the sigmoid colon. When the feces become dry, a hard object like a rounded or cord-like object may be touched on the left side of the lower abdomen, which can be slightly painful, and can easily be misdiagnosed as a tumor.
2. Intestinal obstruction: when intestinal obstruction is caused by various reasons, the intestine proximal to the obstruction will be dilated, and if it is not treated in time, the section of the intestinal tube may be extremely dilated, and may be palpable in the abdomen.
3. Intussusception: If the intestinal tube has become intussuscepted, a weenie-like mass may be palpated in the abdomen, and jam-like stools may also be present.
If you feel a hard strip on the left side of your stomach, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to find out the cause.