Question 1

why do i have a dark navel?

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Can't be sure: If you take an ear bud &amp; soap to the area you may find it is darker from the buildup of dead skin.It is a hard area to get the old skin off without effort. It may be something else, but I can't think of anything bad it would represent.

Question 2

rah near navel around  midriff?

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Fungus: A common cause is a yeast called candida albicans, which is effectively treated with nystatin.

Question 3

what causes pain around your navel?

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Could be infection: Tha  pain could be coming from inside the navel itself, and there could be an infection within the c losed skin space of the navel, also called the umbilicus.  The pain could also be coming from the muscle wall, or from  inside your abdomen, and could be caused by intestinal, pancreatic or liver disease. If it persists, go to your doctor for a checkup.

Question 4

what is an adult navel connected to?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Adult navel is not connected to anything or any part of the body

Question 5

sharp pulling pain in and above my navel?

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Hernia: There is probably a small hernia, which is an opening in the muscular/facial wall of the abdomen, into which a small bit of fat is stuck.  This may cause thes symptoms when you move about and stretch the abdomen.

Question 6

what is the navel connected to internally?

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: Navel (umbilicus) is not directly connected to any specific organ in abdomen except for fetus in uterus.   After birth, umbilical arteries and vein, essential parts for fetus,  close and become obliterated to form ligaments.

Question 7

what is the pain in my left side next to my navel?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: There are many causes of abdominal pain from gastrointestinal to gynecological to abdominal muscles vascular. It will require physical exam possible imaging and bloodwork

Question 8

what makes my baby respond to my navel stimulation?

Accepted Answer

An intact CNS: I means that your fetus has an intact Central Nervous System that can receive a stimulus and respond to the same. In OB medicine, it is called a "biophysical profile test".

Question 9

what is the medical term for a bag of fat below navel?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal fat: Fat below the navel is called abdominal fat because it occurs in the area of the body called the abdomen.

Question 10

what is the internal organ located just above the navel?

Accepted Answer

Intestines: Your intestines, mainly the large intestine (colon) that is right above your umbilicus.

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