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Umbilical cord

2017-04-24 09:29:03
Hello sir,my son is one nd half month old .he has a swelling in the abdominal region exactly at the place of umbilical cord.Plz suggest needful
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Dear Parents, From your info your child may be having a small umbilical hernia. Your pediatrician will guide you after he/she evaluates. Be reassured. Srinath

Answered2017-04-24 11:25:26

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