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Umbilical Hernia in Babies: What It Is and When It Resolves

You change a nappy, the baby cries, and suddenly there's a fleshy lump the size of a marble bulging out of the belly button. The first time, it looks...

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Umbilical Granuloma in Newborns: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

The cord stump dries up and drops off somewhere between days 5 and 21, and most babies are left with a clean little belly button. A few are left with...

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Umbilical Cord Care: What to Do, What to Skip, and When to Worry

The umbilical cord stump looks a lot worse than it is. It dries out, turns from yellow-green to brown to black, and falls off on its own — usually bet...

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Inguinal Hernia in Children: Why It Needs Prompt Surgical Repair

A paediatric inguinal hernia is not the same condition as the adult version. In adults, watchful waiting is sometimes reasonable — many small inguinal...

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Hydrocele in Baby Boys: What It Is and When It Resolves

You're changing your son's diaper and notice one side of his scrotum looks bigger than the other — soft, smooth, a bit shiny. Your first thought is so...

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