Medically reviewed by Alexis Appelstein, DO Umbilical hernias, appendicitis, gastroenteritis, and peptic ulcers might cause ...

The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or oval indentation or bump in the middle of the abdomen (belly). It marks where the umbilical cord once connected a baby to ...

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...