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At what point should you go to the er for shooting pain in the navel? possible hernia?
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Navel: Sometimes hernias get strangulated inside so you should check now.
Answered 5/2/2015
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Go if the: Pain is very severe, you have bothersome associated nausea, vomiting, you are having fevers, or you are having bothersome diarrhea or unable to poop. When in doubt, if you are that concerned, then be seen.
Answered 5/2/2015
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