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I woke up this morning and my stomach is very sore to touch. i was lying on my stomach in my sleep so i immediately noticed, and it is still hurting and very painful when i press on it around my belly button.

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Dr. David Earle answered

Could be a hernia: See your doctor for a physical if it's bad enough or gets worse.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning and my stomach is very sore to touch. i was lying on my stomach in my sleep so i immediately noticed, and it is still hurting and very painful when i press on it around my belly button.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Hoepfner agreed

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