A member asked:

There is this painful pulling on my belly button but i am not pregnant what could it be?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Belly button: Painful belly button can be caused by a variety of issues. Unfortunately, more information is needed to arrive to a correct diagnosis.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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A member asked:

There is this painful pulling on my belly button but i am not pregnant what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Minich agreed

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