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Why Would A Child Experience Swelling In Navel Area?

hi good day my 2 year old son woke up with his navel. around it swollen. It not hard it soft and it looked a little sore not bad though. And he said it hurt earlier but not now. I don't really want to go to the hospital bt if I have to I. Will. Hope I get and answer thanks
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Hi there.

It would be best to get your child evaluated by a paediatrician.
Has your son been diagnosed with umbilical hernia?
Does the swelling increase in size when he cries or tries to pass motion?
Any history of fever, constipation, vomiting etc?
Any history of trauma to the navel area? Any bruising?

Do get back to me if you have further queries

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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Why Would A Child Experience Swelling In Navel Area?

Hi there. It would be best to get your child evaluated by a paediatrician. Has your son been diagnosed with umbilical hernia? Does the swelling increase in size when he cries or tries to pass motion? Any history of fever, constipation, vomiting etc? Any history of trauma to the navel area? Any bruising? Do get back to me if you have further queries Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan