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Sharp pain inside belly button, extremely tender. gi doc says food doesn't get there - i swear i feel water pass that pain point near my navel area.@?@

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Hernia?: Occasional swelling? Focal umbilical pain with "unusual sensations" is suggestive of an umbilical hernia. Get checked to be sure - repair is simple.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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