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Mom of a 4 yr 10 m old girl4 years ago
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#AskTheExpert my baby girl is 2 months old she is having umbilical hernia is it dangerous or need surgery my baby's doc said it will be fine in 1 and half year when she walk pls give some suggestions i m so worried

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profile image of Dr Mahesh PatilExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 2 months old now your doctor is right and in majority of cases umbilical hernia resolve on its own without any treatment . . . .

profile image of POOJA KOTHARIPOOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

A. Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. But some children get or still have an umbilical hernia when they are infants or toddlers. Umbilical hernias almost always close on their own as a child grows. But sometimes surgery is needed.

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