Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Belly button swollen
My baby is 39days old. His belly button swollen as like attached in the photo. Please tell me what should I do. Doctor said it will go off of its own by 6months or 1year not to worry. Please help me.
Answers (6)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
It's umbilical hernia. It should subside by 1 year of age.
If there is increase in size or abdominal distension or Vomiting, immediately consult nearby pediatric surgeon.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+101
Greetings it's umblical hernia.u can wait till 1 yr ,it will go off by itself if not we need to consult pediatric surgeon
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Umbilical hernia can wait for 1yr and see
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Wait till age of 1 year
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Wait till 1 year ,,if doesn't reduce visit pediatric surgeon.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Priya Daswani
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,yes it’s is umbilical hernia ..it will go away by 1 year of age…
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.