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My belly button is painful and up to my chest. always feel bloated and need to go to the toilet. male 55.

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See a doctor : You need to be further examined to check for a hernia or other abdominal problems. Please go to the emergency department if you are vomiting or have stopped passing wind.

Answered 1/2/2017

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Hernia: is likely and you could have intermittent or partial blockage caused by the hernia. You need to be examined to determine what is going on.

Answered 12/29/2016

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A member asked:

My belly button is painful and up to my chest. always feel bloated and need to go to the toilet. male 55.

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