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Just about 2" above the navel i have a tender spot almost feels like its in my muscle, no injury/pull had it for months, just started hurting???

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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If in the "midline": this may be a small umbilical or ventral hernia. Get it checked out by your Family Practitioner or Primary Care Provider! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 1/30/2016

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A member asked:

Just about 2" above the navel i have a tender spot almost feels like its in my muscle, no injury/pull had it for months, just started hurting???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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