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Suggest Treatment For Umbilical Hernia In A 2 Month Old Child

Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016

Question: hello dr.
my boy is 2 n half months old... few weeks back he has developed umbilical hernia which is getting bigger day by day.... although dat lump is soft n non tender m bit tensed about it... what should i do...
and also sometimes he refluxes some milk or curd ... even after taking burp.... i m so much concerned... what should i do....

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually this will settle by itself - don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... umbilical hernia in quite common issue in some new born babies, nothing to worry about it. If the hernia is spontaneously going in and it is larger it means that the chances of it going into an intestinal obstruction is meagre.

The more narrower the opening, more are the chances of intestinal obstruction.

Usually the hernia will subside by itself as the baby rolls over on the abdomen by 5 to 6 months of age.

I suggest that you upload an image of the umbilical hernia, so that I can see it directly assess the size and then suggest you accordingly.

I am asking for image because, if the hernia is very large and protruding, then it might require surgical intervention.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

i hav uploaded one picture in my profile... couldnt understand how to upload dats y.... thanks

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please approach administrative team

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I will not be able to see your profile picture. Please approach our administrative team to as to how to upload the picture. I think you need to mail the picture which will be uploaded here.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (26 minutes later)

Reports are sent

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for any intervention

Detailed Answer:
Hi...no need for any intervention. This will settle by itself as I have suggested.

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.

Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.

In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -

www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

thankew dr. for ur suggestion... m bit satisfied now bout umbilical hernia....
but u didnt replied for my second querry.. thats about throwing up some milk or curd after almost every feed and sometimes even after burping.... is it normal....
and this is more when he is awake...

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
That is just regurgitation - do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi...that is just regurgitation. Do not worry about it.

If the baby is gaining weight well.... Don't worry.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar