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I can feel a bump inside my belly button on the top side, kinda hurts, what could it be?!

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Dr. Robert Vanderbrook answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible hernia: This is likely a small hernia. See your doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

Answered 10/21/2014

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