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Bulge of umbilical card
My newborn baby has an umbilical card area bulged little now he is 35 days old. Please suggest the solution
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
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Likely umbilical hernia, very common in newborns.
No treatment needed—it usually resolves on its own by 1–2 years.
Do not apply coins or tight bandage.
No medicines required.
Consult pediatrician if:
Pain, redness, or swelling
Bulge becomes hard/not reducible
Vomiting or excessive crying
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Dr. Gowher Amin
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
It is umblical hernia. Needs no treatment. But get one thyroid profile done.
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Dr. Kamini Mashkaria
Paediatrics
30 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Nothing to worry.It will subside by age of 8 /10 months.Nothing to apply.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bulging is common in newborn babies
That's a Umbilical hernia it will go byitself after 6-8months of age
No treatment is needed
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