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Daughter has a hernia on her navel. what age do we fix it?
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Five: Wait until at least age five. Umbilical hernias in infancy will often resolve spontaneously and not need surgery.
Answered 3/30/2016
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5: Most umbilical hernias will get better by age 5. If it gets bigger or causes a lot of pain you should discuss repair options with a surgeon. Remember most umbilical hernias in kids get better on their own.
Answered 7/5/2012
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