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A member asked:

I feel pains im ma umbilical cord and a little swollen at de side of it, please what is de cause?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hernia possible: Umbilical hernias cause a bulge and pain at or near the umbilicus. See your surgeon to determine if it is a hernia, it may need surgery.

Answered 3/30/2014

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