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Tugging pain in/near my belly button that comes and goes. pain is stinging and hurts almost like a tearing feeling. then it goes away.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Hernia?: Please see a doctor. There are a number of reasons why this might be so, one of which is a hernia. Your doc can examine you and let you know what to do next to fix it. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/26/2016

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