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My baby has a belly button lump (umbilical hernia)

Hernias are caused by an opening in the muscle of the abdominal wall , allowing the intestines (bowel) to move in and out. They can occur around the belly button (umbilical hernia) or in the groin area (inguinal hernia). They are common in babies, especially premature babies. Umbilical hernias rarely require treatment but inguinal hernias need to be operated on.