Is this a hernia?

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- 05/16/2017 at 9:43 pm #11005
  
  Emilyp2000
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  Hi, for the past month I’ve been experiencing pain in my belly button. At the very beginning I assumed it was just an infection as it had a bit of a smell from it and was red looking but then the pain started to get worse. The pain isn’t awful but it is definitely noticeable and can get worse at night when trying to turn in bed. I had a better look a couple of days ago and freaked out when I found a lump inside my belly button near the top. It’s soft but it’s quite firm and can’t be pushed back in. Every morning when I wake up my belly button and the surrounding area feels wet and is smelly. I have anxiety disorder so I’m feeling really stressed out and nervous over this, I’m terrified about going to the doctor.
- 05/17/2017 at 12:20 am #14716
  
  mela414
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  You need to get it checked. It doesn’t sound right. If it’s not a hernia it could be an infection. Please don’t wait.
- 05/17/2017 at 12:30 am #14717
  
  Emilyp2000
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  quote mela414:
  
  You need to get it checked. It doesn’t sound right. If it’s not a hernia it could be an infection. Please don’t wait.
  
  I’ve got an appointment for Thursday. Really freaking out over it though. My mind is going crazy with all these different possibilities and I can’t stop worrying.
- 05/17/2017 at 12:32 am #14718
  
  Emilyp2000
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  Heres a picture of it.
  
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- 05/17/2017 at 12:41 am #14720
  
  mela414
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  I don’t see a picture.
  Mel
- 05/17/2017 at 12:52 am #14721
  
  Emilyp2000
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  quote mela414:
  
  I don’t see a picture.
  Mel
  
  Can you see the picture now?
- 05/17/2017 at 1:10 am #14722
  
  mela414
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  Yes. Glad you are going Thursday. Please keep us posted. Does it hurt? Try not to stress you will get this examined and resolved soon.
- 05/17/2017 at 1:17 am #14723
  
  Emilyp2000
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  quote mela414:
  
  Yes. Glad you are going Thursday. Please keep us posted. Does it hurt? Try not to stress you will get this examined and resolved soon.
  
  Yes, it has been hurting. It’s not an unbearable pain but it is definitely noticeable and quite uncomfortable. If pressure is applied to the area it hurts even more, especially lying in bed at night.
- 05/18/2017 at 5:35 pm #14725
  
  mela414
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  Did you go to the doctor yet?
  mel
- 05/18/2017 at 10:15 pm #14726
  
  Emilyp2000
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  quote mela414:
  
  Did you go to the doctor yet?
  mel
  
  The doctor thinks it’s just an infection that’s went swollen. Got some antibiotics, really relieved it’s not a hernia!
- 05/18/2017 at 10:29 pm #14727
  
  mela414
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  Ok good luck. At least you don’t need surgery!! Hope you feel better fast!
- 05/27/2017 at 4:09 pm #14744
  
  drtowfigh
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  Looks like an infection. Smells like an infection.
  
  Sometimes these can can be infected urachal cysts. If antibiotics don’t cure, may need local surgery.
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