These types of protrusions are fairly common, particularly in older men, and occur when a small amount of abdominal contents, such as fat or a bit of intestines, slips through a gap or weak point in the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2026
Tolbert says residual fat and crumbs left behind in a pet food storage container can attract dust mites and parasites over time.
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