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Have some pain around my belly button area...only happen every now and then. what can i do to make it go away? do have fat around the belly..

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Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

Too little info: It could be many things...Not enough information to go on for a definitive answer here.. I would suggest a visit to your family doc for a detailed history and physical exam..

Dr Rimmer agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Infection: Clean area soap and water sometimes infection can occur use Bacitracin neosporin on q tip two to three times daily until resolved. May want to see physician and get checked for diabetes have seen before.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Have some pain around my belly button area...only happen every now and then. what can i do to make it go away? do have fat around the belly..

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

Dr Rimmer agreed

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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