A member asked:

I have pain beneath my belly button. i feel a sharp pain when i stretch or put pressure on it. i've had it before. it lasts a few days. what is it?

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Belly-button pain: Belly-button (umbilical) pain may originate locally due to infection or herniation, or be "referred" from another abdominal location like the appendix. Signs/symptoms of concern include: local redness & drainage, umbilical bulging that can't be reduced with gentle pressure, fever, vomiting, change in bowels, generalized abdominal tenderness (suggests peritonitis), worsening pain. Get checked.

Answered 5/7/2016

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