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I have a protrusion right above my belly button and when i push on it i can feel it go back to normal position, is this an umbilical hernia?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Possibly: Your doc can easily diagnose what it is. Check with him/her before it gets worse. Peace and good health.

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Hernia: Yes, it is either an abdominal wall or umbilical hernia. Other possibilities include a benign growth of fatty cells known as a lipoma.

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Dr. Jeffrey Widmeyer answered

Specializes in Surgery - Vascular

Most likely: You are probably right. It may be a variant of an umbilical hernia, with a weakening of the muscle right above the belly button. In any event, the treatment is a simple operation that can close the weak spot and prevent more serious problems from occurring.

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