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I have been getting a pulling pain behind my belly button and going down to my vagina, i had it before today but just wondering what causes it?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Hard to say...: However, if not pregnant, the bladder is in that anatomic area, and each perceives discomfort in their own way, so may be a urinary tract infection. Should see your dr / gyn or an urgent care for a urine test, possibly pelvic exam and diagnosis to resolve.

Answered 8/18/2018

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