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2023-07-17 12:56:30
My baby is 5 weeks old. By 4 weeks, his belly button bulges out when he grunts or cries. The bulge goes inside when he is calm. How to treat this? Is there anything to worry? By when would this be okay ?
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Mostly it could be umbilical hernia..95% will become fine by 2 years.
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Confirm the diagnosis with Pediatric surgeon.

Answered2023-07-17 13:53:28

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