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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have a sharp stabbing pain to the left of my belly button. it occurs when i bend or straighten or sit up. if i cough or strain at all. any ideas?

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Dr. Kirpal Singhanswered

General Surgery 26 years experience

Many possibilities : U need to c ur medical doctor. The options would include, hernia, diverticulitis, constipation, ruptured cyst, adhesions etc.....

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Dr. Sergio Grosslinganswered

General Surgery 69 years experience

Incarcerated hernia: A paramedial hernia causes similar symptoms.

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