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Experiencing A Sharp Sting Above The Belly Button
Earlier today as I arch my back to stretch I felt a sharp sting right above my belly button, I felt there afterwards an an a small bump had seemed to form but I'm able to push in back in. But it comes back if I do practically anything that requires effort.
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Appearance of a bulge about the belly button and sharp stinging pain on stretching back indicates that the pre-existing umbilical or para-umbilical hernia has come up.
I would advise you the following:Get the clinical diagnosis confirmed and get an appointment for surgical correction as this would increase with time.
Avoid all the activities that increase stress on the abdomen.
Avoid constipation and coughing.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Appearance of a bulge about the belly button and sharp stinging pain on stretching back indicates that the pre-existing umbilical or para-umbilical hernia has come up.
I would advise you the following:Get the clinical diagnosis confirmed and get an appointment for surgical correction as this would increase with time.
Avoid all the activities that increase stress on the abdomen.
Avoid constipation and coughing.
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