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My 6 week old baby's belly button sticks out and swollen. when i gently push it in, it sounds and feels like it has fluid in it? is this normal. thanx
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Yes it is normal: Your infant has an umbilical hernia. Most of these close or go away by one year of age and leave a normal looking belly button.
Answered 3/22/2020
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?hernia: It might be an umbilical hernia, which is not uncommon. However, it cannot be diagnosed without a physical exam, so i would mention it to your pediatrician at your next visit. He or she needs to feel the belly button, determine if it is a hernia, and if so find out what size it is. Small ones can close on their own, larger ones sometimes need help.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Follow up suggested: If it is not large and easily reduced by pushing on it, it will most likely close with time.
Answered 10/16/2014
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