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What Does An Indentation Above Navel Of An Infant Indicate?
Question: my 2yr old daughter has a small indent the size of a peanut directly above her navel. hernia? no pain and no protrusions. no redness.
Dear Friend.
Can you send us a photograph of the affected area, since we need to see it to have a clue.
Can you send us a photograph of the affected area, since we need to see it to have a clue.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
here is the picture
Brief Answer:
Can abdominal wall defect.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
There is small indentation. This can later on turn into hernia.
It seems to an abdominal wall defect.
I would advise you to get a surgical consultation to your child as a physical examination will reveal the status.
An Ultrasound might also be required.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Can abdominal wall defect.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
There is small indentation. This can later on turn into hernia.
It seems to an abdominal wall defect.
I would advise you to get a surgical consultation to your child as a physical examination will reveal the status.
An Ultrasound might also be required.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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