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Suggest Treatment For The Swollen Belly Button
my son s belly button has healed up after birth. The problem is that it s starting to swell up and when he cries it get to the point where it looks like it about to burst. the skin part that was sewn up is looking paper thin and is also close to the point of being able to see through it. I was wondering if the child should be referred to emergency or if we should wait it out until further notice?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
It is called umbilical hernia and depending on size is a self-limiting condition. But as the skin is thinned out, I suggest you take a surgical opinion as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regard,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
It is called umbilical hernia and depending on size is a self-limiting condition. But as the skin is thinned out, I suggest you take a surgical opinion as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regard,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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