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Belly button hernia

2018-07-17 13:57:22
Hello... my son is 2 months now... His navel size became big.. Whenever he put pressure it will become big and hard..  is this normal or any thing serious... What to do.. please suggest
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Umbilical hernia is usually self limited condition which resolve by end of year . Don’t worry, wait & watch.
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Don’t fiddle with hernia & don’t put adhesive tape or coin over it . It may be harmful

Answered2018-07-17 18:43:45

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Most of umbilical hernia resolve as child grows Keep watch that region is soft land skin colour
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If baby is excessively crying and hernia is not becoming small with overlaying skin change colour rush to hospital

Answered2018-07-17 14:05:18

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