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Belly button
My son us going to be 2 months and has an overly swollen belly button. Is this normal. Please suggest.
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Not normal but will become normal by 1 year of age
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Don't worry
Its umbilical Hernia
Swelling will decreases by its own till 6months of age
If not decrease even after 6momths then
Need consultation with pediatric surgeon
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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao
Pediatrician
32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
That's probably due to umbilical hernia and this usually heals by itself by 1 year of age.
If it doesn't,surgery is required.
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