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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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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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Hernia: Yes, it is either an abdominal wall or umbilical hernia. Other possibilities include a benign growth of fatty cells known as a lipoma.
Answered 3/26/2014
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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.
Answered 3/26/2014
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