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Sometimes my navel be painful and sore is this dangerous?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No unless it's: Persistently painful, red & swollen. I tried touching my navel as i'm typing this, and it really hurts. Don't worry be happy!

Answered 1/16/2015

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No: No if it goes away however your doctor could tell you why this is happening.

Answered 1/16/2015

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