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Should I Place a Marble or Earplug in my Belly Button to Make Sure It Does Not Close Up Too Much?

February 13, 2013
Asked By:AboutTime7 in Oregon

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February 14, 2013

Answer: Should I Place a Marble or Earplug in my Belly Button to Make Sure It Does Not Close Up Too Much?

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February 14, 2013

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Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
February 19, 2013

Answer: Marble or earplug in belly button

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February 19, 2013

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