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My two month old son has belly button that is sticking out farther than it should and when you press it makes a weird sound? what do you think this could be he acts like he hurts some times

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Sounds : Sounds like an umbilical hernia which is seen in 10-20% of infants. This is caused by a small hole in the abdominal muscles through which the intestines push through. It may look and feel strange, but for the most part this is completely harmless and most of them go away by the time the baby is 1 year old. Call your child's doctor if it becomes hard or red or if you are unable to push it back through the hole. Legal disclaimer: I am providing this general and basic information as a public service and my response to this question does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. For any additional information, advice, or specific concerns, please speak with your own physician. The information provided is current as of the date of the answer entry.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Normal variation: The blood needs to flow without obstruction from the placenta back through the babies loose abdominal muscles to the main blood vessels that take it through the heart. This looseness will gradually tighten over the first year of life as the kid starts doing kid crunches (rolling over,sitting).A fraction have an umbilical hernia with occasional intestinal contents(makes noise). Most self correct.

Answered 1/5/2019

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