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My brothers belly button is sticking out, since he lost about 100 pounds big why he is this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Umbilical Hernia: It is most likely that he has an umbilical hernia. His family doctor can diagnose this and get him to the right surgeon to repair it.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hernia?: May have an umbilical hernia.If not painful, he can wait till he routinely sees his doctor and show it.

Answered 9/14/2013

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