The scarring makes it harder for blood to flow through the liver's veins, causing it to build up in the portal vein and flow to nearby veins near the belly button. This enlarges those blood ...

These may include blood, stool, and urine tests, as well as imaging tests or an endoscopy. What causes pain around the belly button? Belly button pain, also known as periumbilical pain ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Belly button pain might stem from acute (short-lived) issues like constipation or due to serious conditions such as appendicitis. Chronic conditions like Crohn's ...