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I have pain above my belly button and feel nauseous, i had an appendix operation in august?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Incisional hernia: Occasionally a hernia will develop at the laprascopic scar near the belly button. Ok to check in with your doc or surgeon. An ultrasound of the area can diagnose.

Answered 12/9/2013

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