Question 1

can bloating during your period cause your abdomen (below belly button) to feel like it's really tight & full?

Accepted Answer

Bloating : There are many causes of bloating. Many patients describe bloating as swelling and tightness in the belly.

Question 2

i had a negative pregnancy blood test, on my upper abdomen by my belly button i feel like if a baby was kicking, 5months without a period.

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhea: Hi, please see a Gynecologist for a pelvic exam and Ultrasound, you could have a cyst.

Question 3

i have swollen neck face 1 yr thyrod is good  now whole body swelling raised stretch marks below belly button feel like stomach dropped look preg not ?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: Other than thyroid the reasons for water retention need to evaluated, cardiac, liver, kidney or nutrition related. Talk to to your doctor.

Question 4

i have pulsing pain in my stomach around and behind my belly button and feel like i need to poop or pass gas !  i had my appendix out so it's not that?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This could be one of several issues and none of them should be managed by you without medical advice and assistance.  Please go soon and hope you feel better quickly.

Question 5

belly button hurts, feels like a pin prick, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Belly button pain: Belly-button (umbilical) pain may originate locally due to infection or herniation, or be "referred" from another abdominal location like the appendix. Signs/symptoms of concern include: local redness &amp; drainage, umbilical bulging that can't be reduced with gentle pressure, fever, vomiting, change in bowels, generalized abdominal tenderness (suggests peritonitis), worsening pain. Need examination.

Question 6

i feel like my belly button is being pulled from inside what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: There is no specific diagnosis associated with that sensation. It is possible to have a hernia there, which could cause pain/discomfort and would typically be associated with a bulge. May be worth a visit to the primary care provider for an exam. Urgency depends on duration and severity. Hope this helps!

Question 7

i dont like how i have extra fat right below my belly button. what do i do about this?

Accepted Answer

: Join a gym and hire a personal trainer for exercises to tighten stomach muscles. Loose weight if necessary and maintain a healthy diet.

Question 8

feeling a slight discomfort in the region above my belly button. it feels a bit like wind?

Accepted Answer

Discomfort: Sounds like your stomach - gasx or beano will be helpful or an otc antacid medication as the first step.

Question 9

i have a sharp pulling pain in me belly button. its a strange pain like there is a string being pulled when i fully extend my body. ?

Accepted Answer

Uranus: There is an umbilical remnant called the urachus and it is a string attached to the belt button.

Question 10

i would like to know why is it when i try to remove this white looking string from the inside of my belly button a black hole appears?

Accepted Answer

2 answers: Professional answer: Lint can build up in the belly button and when removed can reveal the confluence of tissue surrounding where the umbilical cord was cut which can look like a hole in those with inverted belly buttons. Unprofessional answer: You have discovered an alternative universe in your belly button where string theory and black holes have a modifiable existence influenced by you.

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Can bloating during your period cause your abdomen (below belly button) to feel like it's really tight & full?

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I had a negative pregnancy blood test, on my upper abdomen by my belly button i feel like if a baby was kicking, 5months without a period.

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I have swollen neck face 1 yr thyrod is good now whole body swelling raised stretch marks below belly button feel like stomach dropped look preg not ?

A member asked:

I have pulsing pain in my stomach around and behind my belly button and feel like i need to poop or pass gas ! i had my appendix out so it's not that?

A member asked:

Belly button hurts, feels like a pin prick, what could it be?

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I feel like my belly button is being pulled from inside what does this mean?

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I dont like how i have extra fat right below my belly button. what do i do about this?

A member asked:

Feeling a slight discomfort in the region above my belly button. it feels a bit like wind?

A member asked:

I have a sharp pulling pain in me belly button. its a strange pain like there is a string being pulled when i fully extend my body. ?

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I would like to know why is it when i try to remove this white looking string from the inside of my belly button a black hole appears?

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