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Stitch just right of belly button when i walk for the past 4 weeks. feels bruised to touch. dr felt nothing and abdominal x-ray 3 months ago was ok. ?

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Dr. Brian Lee answered

Monitor: This is a key area for hernias to occur. They can be very small at 1st and not easily felt or detected on x-rays.

Answered 3/8/2020

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