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I keep having the sharp pain right under my belly button it dosent last long but is constant ... should i make a doctors apt?

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Yes: Most likely this is nothing bad or dangerous, but it should be checked by a professional. No need to go to the ER unless the pain becomes incredibly severe, you start vomiting uncontrollably, or the pain migrates to your lower right abdomen (your appendix lives there). Hope this helps!

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 8/22/2014

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A member asked:

I keep having the sharp pain right under my belly button it dosent last long but is constant ... should i make a doctors apt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Dr Eastburn agreed

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