A member asked:

Been having tenderness around belly button 5 weeks after gallbladder removal. what to do?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Could b hernia : Small umbilical hernia can cause intermittent pain and nausea. They can be difficult to diagnose. After laprascopic gallbladder removal a hernia at the port site is possible. Check with your doc and an ultrasound of the abdominal wall may show the hernia.

Answered 12/10/2013

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