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Have a knot above my belly button, What could it be? Should I be concerned? (photo)

October 17, 2013
Asked By:sadgirl23

It only gave me a really bad pain one time, it hurts a little when I put pressure on it to try an feel it I don't know if I pulled a muscle or if it's something more To be concerned about? Thank you for your help.

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