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What Causes Pain In Belly Button Region?

hi, about 4-5 days ago i started haveing a pain in my belly button region. as long as i kept busy i didnt notice. like out of site out of mind. but if i put pressure in that region it hurt. like bending or leaning against it. at night, only for two nights, everytime i turned it hurt and i woke up. when laying on my back, i can pinpoint the origin of the pain. i am very overweight which can play a big factor in many conditions. what could be the possibilities of what this pain is?
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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It can be a umbilical or paraumbilical hernia which is hurting you. Please see a surgeon for the management of the same.
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What Causes Pain In Belly Button Region?

It can be a umbilical or paraumbilical hernia which is hurting you. Please see a surgeon for the management of the same. Thanks