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My baby is 50 days old. The navel has been protruding since birth; the doctor said this is normal and will resolve on its own over time. What should I do now?
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It is quite common and it slowly improves on its own. It may take 1 year to go away. Reassess every month and follow up with your Pediatrician
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Nothing to be done. Just wait and watch. If it does not resolve after one year, review with a paediatric surgeon
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Hello
This is umbilical hernia which occurs due to weakened abdominal muscle wall that bulges when baby cries, coughs or strains. This happens in few babies which will resolve as baby grows. You need to observed if there is redness, discharge accompanied with fever. If there are above symptoms consult your paediatrician.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
What you're describing and the photo both look like a typical umbilical hernia, common in babies this age, and your doctor's reassurance lines up with that.
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Keep the area clean and dry, and skip any home remedy like tape or a coin binder over it.
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Get it checked the same day if the bulge turns red, hard, tender, or won't go back in when your baby is calm.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Wait and watch
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s a umbilical hernia .
It goes away by 1-2 yrs of age as muscle wall develops.
No need to worry
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do USG abdomen pelvis
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont worry its called Umbilical Hernia
It will resolve by 1 year
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings
umbilical hernias resolve on their own by age 1.
Keep the area clean and dry, washing it gently with water during regular baths.
Never use coins, tape, or tight binders to push the bulge down, as this harms the skin.
The bulge may look larger when your baby cries, coughs, or strains, which is completely normal.
Seek immediate medical care if the navel becomes discolored, very tender, swollen, or hard.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Will resolve by 1 year of age
If any discharge is there, becoming hard/red/tender should visit your pediatrician
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