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A member asked:

I feel a sharp pain when i or someone touches my belly button. i got gallbladder surgery in 2007 could this have something to do with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Could be: an incisional hernia at trocar site. Have your surgeon take a look.

Dr Reyna and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/21/2018

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