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New born baby - Umbilical hernia
My son is 45 days old and he has umbilical hernia . During 1 at week it was small and use to pop up when he has strain his stomach . Now a days hernia size got increased rapidly compare to 1 st week. He has gas problem and use to strain his stomach often . It looks like the hole size got increased rather than getting close . Can we wait till year 1 or we can consult neonatal surgeon . Please advice . As I understood many doctors told us to wait for year , but it cause big concern for me since it size is getting increased day by day . Also we are not seen any color changes only size got increased . So plz advice . I have attached picture for your reference.
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Don't worry. It will improve itself over a period of time.
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Usually umbilical hernia reduce by itself around 2yrs of age...so no worries...
But do thyroid report...
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Umbilical Hernia rarely gets obstructed .It generally reduces by 12-18 months hence no intervention needed by then .
Although if size is increasing or at any time it feels as if getting obstructed may need surgeons opinion and intervention accordingly .
Cough constipation should be dealt early
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Meet pediatric surgeon if
1. Not reducible
2. Any redness or discoloration
If you are more worried about the size then take opinion of the peditric surgeon once and be under his follow up...
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