U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
ZA
A 31-year-old female asked:

My 8 month old has seemed to develop a small hernia at the top half of his belly button. is this cause for concern?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Maybe/not: This is a common site for the now more mobile kid to have a simple hernia. If it is small & the contents return inside the abdomen when pressed it may disappear as the kid develops more tone in the belly muscles. If the bulge cannot be pressed back in, or has noise within the bulge, it might become trapped & require an emergency surgery. I would get it looked at.
218 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Frank Kuitems
Dr. Ankush Bansal
Dr. Richard Mallia
Dr. Frank Kuitems and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free
Educational text
Free
Talk to a doctor
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Related questions

A 19-year-old female asked:
Ok so my two month old son has a hernia on his belly button thats growing rapidly what should I do when pushed in it makes a gushing sound but does not seem to bother his but has almost tripled in size since it appeared
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 27-year-old male asked about a 55-year-old male:
Had umbilical hernia surgery with mesh 1 month ago. Now have developed a rash around belly button and on stomach causes?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A member asked:
Hi there, Over the last 5 months I've lost around 30 lbs of weight. As my body is slimmer, I noticed a small lump in my groin area about 4/5 inches below belly button. I'm not sure if it was there and I did not notice because of the extra fat. Either way, did some research and have narrowed down symptom to inguinal hernia. Scheduled appointment with personal care doctor but it is not until September. Should I see an urgent care sooner? inguinal hernia, how urgent to see doctor?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 19-year-old male asked:
Does a belly button hernia cause the same pain as an inflamed urachus?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 60-year-old female asked:
Belly button pain from small hernia, what pain medicene will stop the pain?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Last updated Feb 23, 2019

Found in:

Child health›Hiatal hernia

People also asked

Hi. I'm a female. 55 yrs old. I have a small hernia on right dude if belly button could that cause pain going up towards ribs on both sides? Thanks
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
I had belly button hernia repair done 2 weeks ago. I have 6 staples in my belly button. One of the staples has sunk deeper into the naval. Should I be concerned? Also the bandage has caused an allergic reaction. It is red and itches?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
If my abdomen and lower parts go numb after a hernia surgery, is that normal? I went in for a double hernia that was caused by lifting to much weight. The belly button and left lower areas were effected. The doctor said the cut would be small and it would
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
I am experiencing bruising in the form of small purple dots to the left of my belly button near my hip. When I touched it, I noticed a small lump underneath- I'm wondering if it's some sort of small hernia that has caused such strange bruising. ?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Can varicocele be caused as a result of an umbilical hernia. Have a small, soft painless lump in belly button and pain/swelling of veins in testicles. ?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

Product

Company

HIPAACompliant
LegitScriptCertified
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2022 HealthTap, Inc.