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What could explain a sudden sharp pain in the belly button that feels like it's pulling on lower organs? not like muscle pull, it's a strange feeling

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sharp umbilical pain: Can be a lot. Can be constipation, early appendicitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, spigelian hernia even from ovary or UTI, Would follow up today with doc since early appendicitis may be an issue

Answered 4/3/2017

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