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What Do Constipation And Hard Sensation Above The Navel Indicate?
i have a hard belly above and to the right of my belly button especially noticeable when i lay down. I am often constipated, I have had traversal c-section was told in past that a hernia was present near or above my belly button, no pain just hard and constipated both parents have had their gallbladder removed
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
Hi,
I understand your concern.
The hard belly above and to the right of your belly button, could be due to distended bowels.
Now, when constipated, the stool will remain inside your bowels for longer time than usual. This will cause the bowels to get distended which is clinically shown with hard belly.
However, a good physical examination is needed together with abdominal ultrasound to rule out another hernia relapse.
Hope this helps.
I understand your concern.
The hard belly above and to the right of your belly button, could be due to distended bowels.
Now, when constipated, the stool will remain inside your bowels for longer time than usual. This will cause the bowels to get distended which is clinically shown with hard belly.
However, a good physical examination is needed together with abdominal ultrasound to rule out another hernia relapse.
Hope this helps.
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