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Why There Is Pain Around The Belly Button When I Press It ?
around my belly button hurts especially when i press it
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
Hello.
Pain around belly button can be due to various causes,however the most important of them being appendicitis in its early stages or a umbilical hernia. Other reasons can be underlying infection within the umbilicus or the urinary tract infection. You should consult firstly with your physician and avoid ignoring such pain specially around the belly button. Based on the clinical and diagnostic investigations, the appropriate diagnosis can be made. Hope this will help. Regards.
Pain around belly button can be due to various causes,however the most important of them being appendicitis in its early stages or a umbilical hernia. Other reasons can be underlying infection within the umbilicus or the urinary tract infection. You should consult firstly with your physician and avoid ignoring such pain specially around the belly button. Based on the clinical and diagnostic investigations, the appropriate diagnosis can be made. Hope this will help. Regards.
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