A member asked:

Why do i get little small stabbing pains inside my bellybutton when i'm constipated ? it only happens when i'm constipated !

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Dr. Neil Kudler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Straining: You are straining due to the constipation and this puts stress on your abdominal wall muscles. Your belly button is the "weak point" of the abdominal wall and so most vulnerable to feel the discomfort.

Answered 6/24/2014

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