Brief Answer: Most umbilical hernias resolve spontaneously Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX Most umbilical hernias resolve spontaneously. Surgery is needed in following conditions: Hernia is located above umbilicus Hernia persists beyond the age of 5 years child has other connective tissue disorders. Thus you can wait and watch the progress of the hernia. If it is growing in size or becomes painful at some time, you may need to see a pediatric surgeon and take his opinion. If it is regressing as compared to the body growth, it will probably disappear as the baby grows. Spontaneous resolution may not happen if the size of hernia is more than 2 cm. There is some association between umbilical hernia and congenital hypothyroidism. Thus I would advise you to get his thyroid profile done after consultation with his doctor. Apart from the above approach, there is no medicine available that will help. give him clean water and hygienic food. Hope it helps. Dr Vaishalee

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