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Can extreme weight gain cause your belly botton to stretch?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Yes: And stick out - this is called an umbilical hernia and it's common in overweight individuals.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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