What could be the reason for a bulging umbilical cord in a one-month-old baby without pain or infection?

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asked Aug 5, 2022 in Newborn (0-3 month) by anonymous

The umbilical cord of my one-month-old baby is bulging out, but there is no pain or infection. What could be causing this?

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answered Aug 21, 2022 by Dr Kiran pediatrician

Umbilical hernia

Wait and watch. Nothing to be done as of now.

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