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Surgery is only necessary if the hernia is problematic. They normally go away on their own and the doctor will probably try to avoid surgery if its not serious.

My daughter has had an umbilical hernia for 4 years and it simply looks like an "Outtie" belly button.

I have been told by doctors, nurses, etc. that I only need to worry about it if it:

1. Turns a different color than normal (purple, blue, bright red, etc.)

2. Gets larger or doesn't retract when child's at rest

3. The usual - problems eating, inability to poop, and serious complaints from child

In a child needs the surgery, it will be postponed until 3-4 years of age.

The hernia has definitely reduced in size and is less prominent than previous years-which is the preferred method of treatment by a pediatrician.

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Yes. It's a very simply key-hole procedure.

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after a few days

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