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

Similarly, after a C-section, you may have some temporary pulling near the belly button ... creates a stretching or pulling sensation, especially during the second trimester. The pain is generally ...

In many cases stretching, rest ... says Shah. The pain comes on suddenly, usually starting near the belly button and moving lower, possibly radiating through the back, Shah says.