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I've had a bad cold for 3 days. i've barfed. have a headache. not it hurts a lot around my belly button when i cough. what could it be?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Hard to tell: If this has been present for more than a day, time to see your doctor. On the other hand, the vomiting could have strained your abdominal muscle causing pain when you cough.

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Answered 3/7/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a bad cold for 3 days. i've barfed. have a headache. not it hurts a lot around my belly button when i cough. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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