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Tightness around navel, top to bottom. sensitive to touch. ive had gastroenteritis before, could this be another flare up?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Navel tightness: It could be another flareup of gastroenteritis, but other things to consider are ulcers, pancreatitis,duodenitis, or constipation

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2014

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