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My little boy seems to have a hernia in his belly button but it looks to be very red and bloodlike. what should i do ?
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Dr. Martin Friedanswered
Nutrition 38 years experience
Umbilical Hernia: Umbilical hernias are usually easily to push back in. If the opening doesn't close by the time the baby is 4-5 years old, a surgeon may help to close it. If for any reason the child suddenly is in severe pain, that may be a surgical emergency and need immediate attention to that area.
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Dr. Olaf Johansenanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 38 years experience
Dont worry: Most umbilical hernias in infants close on their own by age two. Hope this helps.
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Dr. David Henryanswered
General Surgery 14 years experience
Umbilical hernias: Umbilical (belly button) hernias are fairly common in children and adults. If you're able to "push it back in, " and it's not painful to your child, it's less concerning. If it causes him pain, or it can't be pushed back in, or the skin over the hernia doesn't look healthy (possibly what you're describing), then he should see a surgeon to have it fixed fairly soon.
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