Why do I get a hard knot below my belly button exactly one hour after eating?
1. Introduction A hard knot below the belly button occurring an hour after eating is primarily caused by a localized intestinal spasm or trapped fermentation gas entering the small intestine or ascending colon. As the digestive bolus triggers the gastrocolic reflex and localized peristalsis, a segment of the bowel can contract rigidly or become distended … Read more