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Significant bloating above belly button. not affected by eating. tender to touch just above belly button. coeliac ttga test positive, biopsy negative.

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Anything possible: if you really having celiac disease then it could explain your symptoms pain around the umbilicus mostly is related to a small bowel disease unless it is musceloskeletal like potential hernia in the belly botton pain persistent go and see your doctor will evaluate you and either assured you or treat you

Answered 2/3/2015

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Eliminate gluten: Getting rid of gluten in the diet for 2-3weeks is worth trying to see if you feel better and the distention to go away. Eliminating dairy and adding back after 2-3 weeks as a trial may also be helpful. See your doctor if symptoms continue

Answered 2/16/2015

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