A member asked:

My 17 mon dd is in 3% wt. she eats decent. i feel her tummy is coming out. she puts finger in belly button while sleeping. shud i see her pediatric?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tummy coming out: If i interpret your question your daughter has an umbilical hernia. These usually close up by the time a child is 5 years old. If she should suddenly start vomiting or complaining of pain in the tummy take her to the doctor or er.

Answered 4/24/2016

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