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Umbilical Hernia
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Umbilical Hernia Symptoms & Signs
- A soft protrusion over the umbilicus
- May be flat when infant is on his back and quiet, but protrudes when upright, crying, or straining
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Review Date : 11/4/2003
Reviewed By : John Goldenring, M.D., MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
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