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When i stretch or bend different ways it feels like a little muscle to the right of my belly button about 4" is tearing. c-section 5/26/12. why?

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Adhesion,hernia?: After an abdominal surgery like a c-section , sometimes scar tissue forms on organs causing a pulling sensation. You could also have a small hernia. See your surgeon and check this out!

Answered 1/8/2014

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