1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Stomach

  4. Umbilical hernia -small lump above navel

gastroenterologist-icon
Umbilical hernia -small lump above navel
My son(3 Yr 9m) has a small lump above navel when consulted doctor told that it was an umbilical hernia and needed surgery , it doesnt give him any problem so far. can we wait so that there is some possibility to close on its own.I cannot sleep or feel good whenever I think about this. Please en-light me it would be a great help
60 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Yes you can wait to get the operation done.  It will not close by itself but with time it may enlarge.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Diet for Umbilical Hernia Patients

Ms.Dt.Neha Suryawanshi

Umbilical Hernia Diet An umbilical or belly button hernia occurs when a part of the intestines or the abdominal lining p ... Read more

Laparoscopic Surgery For Hernia

Dr.Amit D Goswami

Hernia is one of the common ailments that needs surgical advice at an early stage. Hernia is Abnormal Protrusion of intr ... Read more

Abdominal / Inguinal Hernia

Dr.Kumar Parth

Courtesy -Dr. Kumar Parth MBBS; MNAMS (Surgery); FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery); FAIS; FACRSI Colo-Recta ... Read more

All That You Need to Know About Hernias

Dr.P S Rajan

What is hernia ?Hernia is a bulge or protrusion occurs due to weakness in a particular area of a muscle or muscle group ... Read more

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery - All You Must Know About It!

Dr. Tanmay Jain

A hernia occurs because of an internal weakening of the abdominal layer, resulting in tearing. The innermost layer of th ... Read more

Hernia, Do I Have One?

Dr.M.Maran

What is Hernia?When an organ pushes itself beyond the sac or flimsy muscles that holds it, it is termed as #Hernia. Hern ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Stomach issues bugging you?

Stomach issues bugging you?

Talk to our stomach experts

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a stomach expert
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Diet for Umbilical Hernia Patients

Ms.Dt.Neha Suryawanshi

Umbilical Hernia Diet An umbilical or belly button hernia occurs when a part of the intestines or the abdominal lining p ... Read more

Laparoscopic Surgery For Hernia

Dr.Amit D Goswami

Hernia is one of the common ailments that needs surgical advice at an early stage. Hernia is Abnormal Protrusion of intr ... Read more

Abdominal / Inguinal Hernia

Dr.Kumar Parth

Courtesy -Dr. Kumar Parth MBBS; MNAMS (Surgery); FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery); FAIS; FACRSI Colo-Recta ... Read more

All That You Need to Know About Hernias

Dr.P S Rajan

What is hernia ?Hernia is a bulge or protrusion occurs due to weakness in a particular area of a muscle or muscle group ... Read more

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery - All You Must Know About It!

Dr. Tanmay Jain

A hernia occurs because of an internal weakening of the abdominal layer, resulting in tearing. The innermost layer of th ... Read more

Hernia, Do I Have One?

Dr.M.Maran

What is Hernia?When an organ pushes itself beyond the sac or flimsy muscles that holds it, it is termed as #Hernia. Hern ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Small lump near anus area

 38704 Views
I have been getting this recurring problem of a slight lump near my anus area. As per my online search it ... Read More

Navel displacement.

 27517 Views
What are the symptoms of navel displacement? And how it can be cured???????

Small lump next to anus

 22620 Views
My self jagadeesh, im a mariner.I got small lump ( katti in Tamil) right on the opening of my anus. I am ... Read More

Navel displacement

 11223 Views
I have been suffering with navel displacement. I am suffering from this problems since many years. During ... Read More

About navel

 8323 Views
Hi I heard that 3-4 drops of oil we have to put into the navel at night, it makes circulation better, is ... Read More

Small Umbilical hernia

 187 Views
My mom age 52 done ultrasound. It shows the is a small defect noted at umbilicus measuring 2cms with hern ... Read More

Pull in the stomach near navel

 236 Views
Is it normal for a 13 yr old girl to have pulling pain inside the stomach near the navel? The pain is not ... Read More

Abdominal pain around navel since 3 days

 380 Views
Hi, I am experiencing abdominal pain around the belly button since past 3 days. The pain is a dull and co ... Read More

Small mesenteric lump note are noted

 145 Views
Small mesenteric lump note are noted with fatty helium? mean what doctor I did sonography I have report a ... Read More

Umbilical / Navel Bulge

 116 Views
Hi I have developed bulge in my Navel. Bulge is like Bulb. It was smaller, gradually became slightly big ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.