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I have cramping pain about 3 inches above my belly button and bloating . what can cause this ?

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More info needed: This symptom is nonspecific and could be caused by an umbilical hernia,irritable bowel syndrome,gastritis, peptic ulcer, gall bladder or pancreatic disease, adhesions,etc. Your physician will take a thorough history, perform a physical examination and order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Answered 3/6/2017

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