i was fine earlier but now around my belly button hurts and if i touch the inside of my belly button it is really painful. its not swollen however it does feel a little bit hard it doesnt hurt when im just sitting but if i cough or bend or touch it it hurts alot. any idea what this is?
2007-07-11 15:16:56 · 10 answers · asked by crazyme 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
no piercings and not to much exercise and i am not constipated either lol just to clear thoes 3 things up. i thought about the hernia to but does that happen all of a sudden like this did?
2007-07-11 15:30:12 · update #1
No sorry. Put Ice on it. Or a heating pad. If it still feels like that in a couple days see a doc. You never know how serious things can be. I hope u feel better
2007-07-11 15:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by I can only be me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
would you know if you have hernia?
An umbilical hernia is a protrusion (outward bulging)of the abdominal lining, or a portion of abdominal organ(s), through the area around thenavel (belly-button).
Causes
The hernia generally appears as a soft swelling beneath the skin that often protrudes when the infant is upright, crying, or straining. Depending on the severity of the hernia, the area of the defect can vary in size, from less than 1 to more than 5 centimeters in diameter.
Symptoms
A soft protrusion over the umbilicus
May be flat when infant is on his back and quiet, but protrudes when upright, crying, or straining
Exams and Tests
A physical examination reveals the hernia.
2007-07-11 15:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by ~ *STAR* ~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have a slight hernia. I'd check with a Dr. although they probably won't want to do anything about a small hernia.
2007-07-11 15:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by mom2twointx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you just get a piercing? That could be a sign of infection. Or there could be something wrong within the organs behind it. I'd get checked out, just to be safe. If you start getting symptoms like trouble breathing, fever, vomiting, or if you start to develop a rash, go to the emergency room.
hernia is a pretty good possibility, i agree with the others.
2007-07-11 15:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by pocketful_of_sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go get it checked out. Could be that your constipated, or it could mean something more serious. But anytime there is a change in your body that you are not comfortable with, the best bet is to have someone take a look at it. Better safe than sorry.
2007-07-11 15:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by mamanurse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either a hernia or appendicitis. The pain may start in that area then radiate to the right lower part of your tummy if it is your appendix.
2007-07-11 15:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by CAT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a hernia...check it out with the Dr.
2007-07-11 15:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get it checked by a doctor . you may have strained a muscle or have an infection . only a proper medical exam by a professional can solve your problem.
2007-07-11 15:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have an umbilical hernia, have the doctor check it out.
2007-07-11 15:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
too much exercise?
2007-07-11 15:19:12 · answer #10 · answered by luciferstatus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋