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Is A Protruding Belly Button Symptom Of Hernia?

my belly button sticks out a little but only one side , as if its been pushed out. my gp seems to think my belly button has come undone but im 48 years old !! I am inclined to believe it may be a hernia. its been like it for a few years but now starts to hurt sometimes,especially if i press the area
Thu, 22 Jun 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Popping of anything in the umbilical or para-umbilical area which can be reduced and now has become tender to pressure is indicative of a hernia. Since it has been there for a few years, it is better to get this examined by a General Surgeon and also assisted by high resolution ultrasonography.
Once confirmed I would advise you to get this operated as it has become tender.
Also see that you do not have any constipation, chronic coughing or any such activities that puts up a pressure on the abdomen increasing the hernia further.
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Is A Protruding Belly Button Symptom Of Hernia?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Popping of anything in the umbilical or para-umbilical area which can be reduced and now has become tender to pressure is indicative of a hernia. Since it has been there for a few years, it is better to get this examined by a General Surgeon and also assisted by high resolution ultrasonography. Once confirmed I would advise you to get this operated as it has become tender. Also see that you do not have any constipation, chronic coughing or any such activities that puts up a pressure on the abdomen increasing the hernia further.