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What Causes The Belly Button To Go In And Out While Sitting Or Laying?
my son josh is 10 years old and in the last week I have noticed the center of his belly right where the belly button is going in and out he will do while sitting laying and its happening more often now I took him to our family doctor and he had xrays done but we go on Friday and get the results my son has never done this before till now when I watch his belly just the center goes in and out the belly button goes all the in and then come out could you please tell me what this iam a very worried mother please let me know how we can treat it thank you so much
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Hello dear,welcome to health care magic forum.
The condition suspected in such a situation is umbilical or paraumbilical hernia. In such case,there will be bulging out during coughing.
This is easy to diagnose with a simple abdominal examination with an ultrasound if needed. If confirmed, can be corrected with a minor surgical procedure.
Kindly follow up with your doctor.
Thank you.
The condition suspected in such a situation is umbilical or paraumbilical hernia. In such case,there will be bulging out during coughing.
This is easy to diagnose with a simple abdominal examination with an ultrasound if needed. If confirmed, can be corrected with a minor surgical procedure.
Kindly follow up with your doctor.
Thank you.
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