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My father has a soft-skinned solid material on the right portion of his navel.it size gradually increases for the past six years.what is it?i worry.

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Hernia : This is likely a abdominal wall hernia. Important to have your father see his doctor to make sure this is not something else. If it is hernia and its growing, it may be best to get it taken care of now than later.

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

My father has a soft-skinned solid material on the right portion of his navel.it size gradually increases for the past six years.what is it?i worry.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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