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Asking For Other, Male 02, lahore

My son is 2 months old,vua c sec due to low movements,was scheduled earlier than due time. His umbilical stump fall in 11th day. I regularly cleaned with alcohol pads. It was fine for a week but gradually started swelling. Attaching picture. it comes out even more when he needs to poo abd put pressure on tummy. Have a lot colic issue. Somebody told me uts Hernia and it needs surgery. Kindly tell me whether it will cyre it self or needs treatment,now or later???? Also i hve noticed bit sweeling in ine side of his genital.

Pediatrician in Karachi - Dr. Farzana Faryal

Dr. Farzana Faryal - Pediatrician

MBBS, DCH, FCPS | Karachi

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17 Positive Reviews

dear concerned mother its umbilical hernia usually babies have it but it will itself resolve around 1-2yrs of time duration nothing to worry about just watch for any danger sign like swelling not going back or it changes colour etc.


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can you just plz see the picture and tell me whether it's dangerous or will he fine?

1 year ago

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Thank you so much doc

1 year ago

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Pediatrician in Lahore - Prof. Dr. Saima Ahsan

Prof. Dr. Saima Ahsan - Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics), MSc | Lahore

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7 Positive Reviews

its umbilical hernia. will resolve in few months. if persist beyond 1 year of age or gets inflamed you must consult a Pediatrics surgeon. no worries for the time being


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Thank you so much doctor

1 year ago

Pediatrician in Karachi - Dr. Hassana Izhar

Dr. Hassana Izhar - Pediatrician

MBBS, DCH | Karachi

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15 Positive Reviews

Yes it is umbilical hernia...if it persists beyond the age of 1 year then it needs surgery...Secondly if you noticed other swelling in the groin area then you should consult pediatric surgeon and get him examined.


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it is already swell.. i hv posted a picture.. is it not fine?

1 year ago

Pediatrician in Karachi - Dr. Hassana Izhar
Dr. Hassana Izhar - Pediatrician

MBBS, DCH | Karachi | Book Appointment

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this is umbilical hernia, we usually wait upto one year or in case of emergency if it gets stuck at any time...but I am talking about other swelling you told that you noticed beside the genitalia

1 year ago

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got ur point .. Thank you sooo much doc.. you guys are great . May ALLAH bless you all..

1 year ago

Pediatrician in Bahawalpur - Dr. Javaid Akhtar Hashmi

Dr. Javaid Akhtar Hashmi - Pediatrician

MBBS, MSPH, Diploma in Child Health (DCH) | Bahawalpur

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9 Positive Reviews

Yes it is umblical hernia usually it disappear stick the five rupee coin wt sticking tape if other swelling then must consult peadriatics surgeon


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ok I will try this.. Thanks a lot doc

1 year ago

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