My 1-month-old son has a bigger belly button that's about 2 cm in height. Also, his right testicle sometimes swells up to almost double the size of the left one. The doctor says it might go away on its own within a year or else he'll need surgery. I'm really worried do these issues usually resolve by themselves?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A 2 cm umbilical hernia in a newborn usually resolves by itself within the first year, but if it doesn‚Äôt, surgery may be required. The testicular swelling should be monitored, but often resolves without intervention.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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