17/06/2026
πΆ Babyβs Belly Button Sticking Out? Donβt Panic! | Dr. K. Venkata Shiva Reddy | Vizag
βΌοΈ Many babies develop a small bulge around the belly button called an Umbilical Hernia.
π In most cases, it is common, harmless, and closes on its own as your child grows. π
π What parents should know:
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Usually painless
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Becomes more noticeable when the baby cries or strains
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Often improves naturally by 3β5 years of age
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Most babies do not need surgery
β οΈ Consult a pediatrician if:
The swelling becomes painful, red, or hard
Your baby is vomiting
The bulge cannot be gently pushed back in
You have any concerns about your babyβs health
π¨ββοΈ Consult Dr. K. Venkata Shiva Reddy, MBBS, MD (Paediatrics) at VSR Childrenβs Clinic for expert newborn care, growth monitoring, nutrition guidance, vaccination, and complete child healthcare.
π Address: 14-461/1, Soma Sundara Classic, Beside Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Catering, Arilova, Visakhapatnam β 530040
π² Appointments & Enquiries: 9441287799
π Reassurance, Guidance & Care for Every Little One π