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Ii think i have a hernia under my bellybutton, on left side, no symptoms just feel a ball and warm skin & light pain.

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Possible: Let your doctor examine you , most of umbilical hernias do not need repair ( surgery ) how ever most likely you have incarceration , mental fat tissue got stuck inside , then you may need surgery , then your family doctor will refer you to a surgeon.

Answered 10/4/2015

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