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What Causes A Bruise Around The Belly Button While Suffering From Cough?
uh hello I m Diane I ve been coughing due to viral infection. Just now before I go to bed changing into pjs, I see a bruise at or around my belly button. Any relation or reason there? (read some articles it could mean something but for this I don t know)
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hi,
The bruise around the belly button can be explained by having been rubbed along the waist elastic of your undergarment while coughing vigorously.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The bruise around the belly button can be explained by having been rubbed along the waist elastic of your undergarment while coughing vigorously.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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