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What Causes Flat Belly Button That Occasionally Sticks Out?

Hi. My 6 year old belly button has gone from being inside to being flat and sometimes sticking out. She was a very early premature baby who developed and had surgery to repair an inuinal hernia as an infant in 2007. She has never had a problem since. In the last 2 month I have noticed that her belly button has become mostly flat and occasionally sticks out. There is no pain or tenderness associated with it. She is also a very slim, almost skinny child with a good appetite. She is very active and fit. Is this something I should take her to see the gp about or nothng to worry about? Thank you
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.
I can understand your concern.

A physical examination is required to judge it there is any thing abnormal or not. Conditions like ascites or umbilical hernia should be ruled out. Please consult your doctor for a physical examination. He may order investigations like ultrasound abdomen if required.


Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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What Causes Flat Belly Button That Occasionally Sticks Out?

Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. I can understand your concern. A physical examination is required to judge it there is any thing abnormal or not. Conditions like ascites or umbilical hernia should be ruled out. Please consult your doctor for a physical examination. He may order investigations like ultrasound abdomen if required. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care. Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty M.D.(Pediatrics) Associate Professor of Pediatrics