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26 wk pregnant and severe constipation .have noticed painful oval swelling above the umblicus more on the left side.what it could be ?

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Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

See your MD: There a few possibilities, the first is an umbilical hernia. Another could be a uterine fibroid. See your md for evaluation;.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

26 wk pregnant and severe constipation .have noticed painful oval swelling above the umblicus more on the left side.what it could be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

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