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I'm having a little bit of pain when i touch above and below my belly button, i was at the er on sat. because i thought it was my appendix, and isnt.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Reexamine: This may be simply an abdominal wall muscle that is tender, but a repeat examination would be indicated if there is steady pain, worsening tenderness, abdominal distension,vomiting, spreading redness,fever,or bowel movement problems.

Answered 9/16/2015

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A member asked:

I'm having a little bit of pain when i touch above and below my belly button, i was at the er on sat. because i thought it was my appendix, and isnt.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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