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I have a small bump above my belly button all my life, i could be lying in bed and it starts to hurt which can last for up to 12 /24 hours at a time , it starts for no reason any idea what i'm dealing with?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ventral hernia: `is a possible diagnosis! This is a hernia in the MIDLINE of your abdomen where the muscles ("ABS") meet ....this is similar to UMBILICAL hernias.... Just a thought...mention it to your Primary Care Provider! Hope this helps! DR Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a small bump above my belly button all my life, i could be lying in bed and it starts to hurt which can last for up to 12 /24 hours at a time , it starts for no reason any idea what i'm dealing with?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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