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A member asked:
Is it possible2have an umbilical hernia w/o a visible lump? what else can be the cause4occasional pain inside belly button? (esp when bending back)
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Umbilical pain: Pain inside your umbilicus could be a symptom of a small hernia. There are some other possibilities. Okay to check in with your doc. An ultrasound of the abdominal wall can be helpful.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Strain: Yes it is possible but it could be abdominal strain. If you have a hernia see a surgeon and they will fix it.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Yes: A small umbilical hernia can be present and not felt or seen. But most surgeons can detect them by feeling. It's more difficult if people are very heavy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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I have pain in my left side, ribs to belly button and sometimes in my back. I do have an umbilical hernia. Could the hernia be the cause of my pain?
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I have a umbilical hernia for a year now. It didnt hurt but is starting to hurt now. My belly button is sticking out. When I push it back now it hurts?
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I have a protrusion right above my belly button and when i push on it i can feel it go back to normal position, is this an umbilical hernia?
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With an umbilical hernia would it kill to be doing like arch backs and back bends? Would it stil out around the belly button?
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