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What Causes Sharp Pain Around The Navel While Having Persistent Cough?
I am recovering from an almost 4 week bout of bronchitis, and still have the post viral cough. Now, when I cough, sneeze, or sit up from a reclined position it causes me a sharp pain just below my bellybutton. Could I have a hernia, pulled muscle, or something else?
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Respected Sir, hi it`s segmental nerve pain else referred pain . not hernia if there is no obvious visible bulge over the abdominal wall & muscle pulling is not agreeable entity dear thanks regards take care, control your cough and you will be fine. see that you don`t have constipation by cough controlling tablets or syrups and you passes your bowels smoothly daily. bye
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