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A member asked:

I've been having an outie since i was a baby i went to doctor and they simply said i was too old is it going to go in?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

You might have: An umbilical hernia. Consult a surgeon for possible surgical repair.

Dr Park and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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By this time : The outie will not resolve by itself. You need to have it surgically repaired.

Dr Fiala agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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