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Umbilical hernia

2024-01-10 14:25:51
My baby is just 1 month old. His belly button was normal. But today I observed when he squeeze his body or cry the belly botton swells. Is this shows poor health condition of the baby? How to treat this umbilical hernia? Is this dangerous to my baby? Please help us
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No problem it will go mostly at 1 year age but keep watch for severe abdominal pain. Then you have to visit paediatrician immediate.

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For Umblical hernia need to visit pediatric surgeon and consult. Some blood investigation need to be done if it is hernia.

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Don't worry as per age it will become normal

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Hello ! No problem . Don’t worry , it will get corrected by age .

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