Does my belly button look herniated and infected? (Photo)

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I'm 32 years old had a umbilical hernia at birth my mom kept telling me it's just extra skin but i feel otherwise now years later doing research I'm having the same problems as some of the symptoms like constipation and bloating feel heavy at times and stomach distention

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button. If there is a lot of skin, we would use a tummy tuck scar whereas smaller corrections can be performed using just the belly button incision which is well hidden inside your belly button.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear KingL99,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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