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What Causes Swelling Around Belly Button?
Question: My belly button is swelling but it does hurt i just dont like the way it looks
Brief Answer:
Umbilical hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. Dr. Ganesh.
1.Thank you for the image - The most possible cause for the condition is umbilical hernia this happens due to defect in the anterior abdominal wall - rectus sheet.
2.This condition needs surgical correction, possibilities of further increase in size and complications are there.
3.An ultrasound examination will evaluate the defect and the nature of the lump, its contents, weather any strangulation within and vascularity assessment.
4.As a remedy avoid weight lifting until it get corrected.
5.Sugget you to see a surgeon as soon as you can get appointment and get examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Umbilical hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. Dr. Ganesh.
1.Thank you for the image - The most possible cause for the condition is umbilical hernia this happens due to defect in the anterior abdominal wall - rectus sheet.
2.This condition needs surgical correction, possibilities of further increase in size and complications are there.
3.An ultrasound examination will evaluate the defect and the nature of the lump, its contents, weather any strangulation within and vascularity assessment.
4.As a remedy avoid weight lifting until it get corrected.
5.Sugget you to see a surgeon as soon as you can get appointment and get examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
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