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What’s this weird dent that has appeared above my belly button? (Photo)

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sshjejdccDec 28, 2020

My belly button feels a bit different. Not sure if I’m paranoid and there’s all of a sudden a dent. It wasn’t there a few days ago. I woke up and suddenly noticed it. The area above it seems to be protruding more than usual and the belly button area is slightly tender.

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