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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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The belly button shape that reveals digestive problems

Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.
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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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Common Infections Your Belly Button Is Prone To And Ways To Prevent Them

The belly button, also known as the umbilicus, is the area that helps spot where the umbilical cord was attached during foetal development. This cord delivers essential nutrients and oxygen from the ...