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My belly button pops up after umbilical hernia repair. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an umbilical hernia repair 11 days ago. It went fine, but 10 days later when I laid down my belly button pup out one inch then went back down. The next morning my belly button is out half an inch. My surgeon said just wait for a couple of days to see if it goes back down. I need... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it has been only 10 days since your surgery, I suggest you wait for a few more days and see your surgeon if necessary. It is quite likely that there may be a small collection of fluid in the region which may get absorbed or may need aspiration. It is quite unlikely... Read Full »