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Could this be stomach cancer: lump below belly button?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

More likely: To be a hernia but need to have a physical exam with a doctor to tell what you may have.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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Dr. Gary Tuma answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Lump: Unlikely in a young patient. More common a lump in the belly button region is a hernia. See your doctor for a physical exam and they may require a ct scan to evaluate.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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