Hes 21 mo old. Hes not underfed, he hasnt lost any weight, hes a finicky eater like most kids. He whines constently though and I cant figure out what is wrong. Maybe its nothing but his belly button just looks weird to me. Dctor doesnt see anything wrong. And my son is constanly sticky his finger in it and making it all red. Could it be possible Im just being paranoid?
2006-12-27 06:45:44 · 8 answers · asked by Koozie 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
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2006-12-27 06:46:47 · update #1
This also happened with one of my sons.I took him to the doctor because I suspected a hernia.It turned out to be normal.He's 6 now and it's gone back to being an 'inny' except for when he's eaten too much,then it pops back out again! There seems to be almost a prejudice against 'outies' Please don't hate on the 'outie'
2006-12-27 06:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by New Boots. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is something called an umbilical hernia, I don't know much about it. Here is some info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000987.htm
It could also just be inflammed because your son is poking at it. If it is swollen it may pop out.
However if you are worried, then get a second opinion. YOU know best if something is off with your child and your doctor works for YOU, not the other way around. Would you keep a gardener that refused to fertilize your roses, no! Don't keep a doctor that doesn't listen to you.
2006-12-27 06:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will say that you may see a different doctor if you wish to...but that part is your opinion based upon your paranoidness (if thats a word)..
It seems to me that this would be normal because I have known this to be a situation to be many kids, Even Kids from ages 1-15 can go through these changes, if I were you i wouldnt worry about it.
:D
2006-12-27 07:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by abhin07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it seems to be causing him discomfort I would seek a second opinion. I know that on adults that can signal a hernia. Keep an eye on it and if he seems in pain def. call for another opinion. Doctors do make mistakes.
2006-12-27 06:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have him re-checked by another doctor the poor little thing might have a Hernia ! I hope not but i would have it checked out anyway especially if it starts hurting him!! GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-12-27 07:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by linda bug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what to say about this..maybe you should see another dr??
it could be a hernia of some sort, boys are known to get them alot.
2006-12-27 06:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i f you stick your finger in your belly button it gets red no matter who you are because it's verysensitive skin. he's fine, believe me. you shoulda seen my mom. she thought i was dead when i was sleeping, she was so scared. so she called my doctpor, who said, is her chest moving up and down? yes. she's alive. lol.
2006-12-27 06:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Tangy & Cherry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the doctor has looked and your son shows no signs of discomfort he is fine..
2006-12-27 06:55:25 · answer #8 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋