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Should I See A Doctor When My Navel Has Begun To Stick Out Again?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Question: When I was a kid, my belly button stuck out. My parents had it repaired. I am 47 now. My belly button sticks out. Has for a couple of years now. It does not hurt. Should I see a doctor?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better to get a clinical evaluation and examination

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The history is suggestive of an umbilical hernia and we can say this to be a recurrence since you were operated in childhood for the same.

Surely yes, seeing a Doctor helps in knowing the exact diameter of the neck of hernia, predict a possibility of an obstruction and further complications.
Since there no pain till now and seeming the hernia may be getting completely reduced on laying down there looks to be no worry at the moment as per the history you have provided.

You may please consult your Primary Physician and get his opinion and a referral for the best known Surgeon dealing with hernia in your area.

I hope this answers your query and helps you in decision making.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Please give feedback once you consult your Doctor or Surgeon.

You may please do the following: Check whether the hernia is completely reducible or not?
You may post the photos if possible in front and side views with a bulge and with reduced condition.
And give any additional history if present.

Take care. With Regards.
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Should I See A Doctor When My Navel Has Begun To Stick Out Again?

Brief Answer: Better to get a clinical evaluation and examination Detailed Answer: Hi, The history is suggestive of an umbilical hernia and we can say this to be a recurrence since you were operated in childhood for the same. Surely yes, seeing a Doctor helps in knowing the exact diameter of the neck of hernia, predict a possibility of an obstruction and further complications. Since there no pain till now and seeming the hernia may be getting completely reduced on laying down there looks to be no worry at the moment as per the history you have provided. You may please consult your Primary Physician and get his opinion and a referral for the best known Surgeon dealing with hernia in your area. I hope this answers your query and helps you in decision making. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication. Please give feedback once you consult your Doctor or Surgeon. You may please do the following: Check whether the hernia is completely reducible or not? You may post the photos if possible in front and side views with a bulge and with reduced condition. And give any additional history if present. Take care. With Regards.