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Medical Conditions - Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia occurs when the intestinal muscles protrude through the abdominal muscles present on the belly button. It occurs commonly in children, and they are harmless. In adults, umbilical hernia shows some symptoms. The symptoms are abdominal pain and tenderness, constipation, vomiting, and red-colored bulge. It is treated by doing surgery.

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