Umbilical hernia -small lump above navel

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

My son(3 Yr 9m) has a small lump visible only when he cough or strains his stomach.when consulted with pediatric surgeons they are told us to get surgery but in scan report it is not shown. Is the surgery really needed. It does not give him any prob till now. Is there any possibility to close on its own .please en light me. I cant sleep or feel good. It could be a great help for me

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Dr. Mini Vohra General Physician 41 yrs exp Faridabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mini Vohra

General Physician 41 yrs exp Faridabad

Surgical intervention is required before any emergency like obstruction arises

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