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A member asked:

What could cause behind my belly button to hurt?and my belly button to bleed?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Some people have a small pocket at the base of their bellybutton. This can get infected which can cause the bleeding and pain. Please se your doctor.

Answered 2/24/2014

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