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What Causes Pain Around The Navel?
Over the past few weeks, I have noticed a change in the appearance of my belly button. This has been accompanied by sharp pain in the region. I am a 53 year old male, I am overweight, have worked construction most of my life, and had my appendix removed in my 20 s.
Wed, 10 May 2017
Umbilical hernia sometimes present like that.
You might need a physical examination by a GP for umbilical hernia. To exclude that possibility.
You might need a physical examination by a GP for umbilical hernia. To exclude that possibility.
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