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What causes belly button pain and how do you treat it?

Medically reviewed by Alexis Appelstein, DO Umbilical hernias, appendicitis, gastroenteritis, and peptic ulcers might cause ...
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Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Belly Button

Everyone has a belly button. It’s the small fold of skin that formed in your abdomen after the umbilical cord was clipped at birth. Belly buttons can be concave (innies) or convex (outies). ‌ Most of ...
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Omphalophobia: How to manage a fear of belly buttons

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Omphalophobia is an intense fear of belly buttons.People with this ...
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Your belly button is secretly harboring dangerous bacteria

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...