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My Seven year old daughter has had her belly button change from an innie to an outtie since the summer. She says it doesn t hurt and she s not overweight. When she lays flat on her back, it goes back in. I ve also noticed some swollen lymph nodes in her neck and brought her to the doctor. Said it was probably an infection but she wasn t sick at the time. A few days later she developed a low grade fever for a day and now she s stuffy. She s still eating normally. Should I be concerned? We have an appointment with our family doctor in three weeks. Not sure if we should try to get in earlier. Thanks
Hi...it is hernia and sudden appearance of a previously non-existent hernia is definitely a matter of concern. I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon immediately. Do not wait of the 3 weeks later appointment. If it gets obstructed it will become a surgical emergency. Regards - Dr. Sumanth.
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Is It Ok For Belly Button To Change?
Hi...it is hernia and sudden appearance of a previously non-existent hernia is definitely a matter of concern. I suggest you see a pediatric surgeon immediately. Do not wait of the 3 weeks later appointment. If it gets obstructed it will become a surgical emergency. Regards - Dr. Sumanth.