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what causes umbilical hernia in babies?
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DR VIJAYA KATTIMANIMom of 2 children3 years agoA. UMBILICAL HERNIA CAUSED DUE TO WEAKNESS IN MUSCLE OF ABDOMINAL WALL AROUND THE UMBLICUS, KIND OF DEVELOPMENTAL DEFECT.
1.DONT WORRY, WAIT AND OBSERVE
2.,NO INTERVENTIONS NEEDED TILL 2 YEARS
3.GIVE VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS..
4.CONSULT PED SURGEON IF DOESN'T SUBSIDES BY 2 YEAR
5.KINDLY RULE OUT HYPOTHYROIDISM.
6.CONSULT SOS IF OTHER ABNORMAL FEATURES PRESENT.
VIJAYA.PEDIATRICIAN
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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years agoA. The weekness of e abdominal wall muscles around umbilical area And also it is advisable for the to consult your local doctor for appropriate advice in this regard if there is need for some investigations also depending on the need o k
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years agoA. Siri I would say you should talk to your doctor the exact reason can only be suggested by a doctor on this so you kindly consult your paediatrician they will be able to tell you correctly as to what could be the possible reason for your child if your child is suffering with itWrite Your Answer Here
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