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What causes that bulging effect around some baby's bellybutton?
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Likely a hernia: Often babies are born with this and if not resolved by age 4-5 years needs to be repaired. It is rare that it becomes suck and needs to be treated sooner. All the best.
Answered 1/6/2017
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