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Spot Above The Belly Button On Right Side, It Stings And Hurt A Lot. Anything Concerned?

i have a spot above my belly button on my right side that stings like when u get a stinger in your neck when i move a certain way or sneeze and that area is tender to touch. when i feel around the area i have a spot that as soon as i barely apply pressure it really stings and hurts. should i be concerned? what is it and what can i do to treat it. i have a 13 month old daughter that when i pick her up her knees and feet hit it and it hurts
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Any new spot on your skin that is causing discomfort should be seen by a dermatologist. Rarely these areas my need biopsy to diagnose the problem and provide the correct treatment.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
MBChB FRCA
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Spot Above The Belly Button On Right Side, It Stings And Hurt A Lot. Anything Concerned?

Hi, Any new spot on your skin that is causing discomfort should be seen by a dermatologist. Rarely these areas my need biopsy to diagnose the problem and provide the correct treatment. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger MBChB FRCA