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An umbilical hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsAn umbilical hernia in an infant occurs when the muscle through which blood vessels pass to feed the developing fetus doesn't close completely.
Umbilical hernias are common in infants. They occur slightly more often in African Americans. Most umbilical hernias are not related to disease. However, umbilical hernias can be associated with rare conditions such as mucopolysaccharide storage diseases, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and Down syndrome.
SymptomsA hernia can vary in width from less than 1 centimeter to more than 5 centimeters.
There is a soft swelling over the belly button that often bulges when the baby sits up, cries, or strains. The bulge may be flat when the infant lies on the back and is quiet.
Signs and testsThe doctor can find the hernia during a physical exam.
TreatmentUsually, no treatment is needed unless the hernia continues past age 3 or 4. In very rare cases, bowel or other tissue can bulge out and lose its blood supply (become strangulated). This is an emergency needing surgery.
Expectations (prognosis)Most umbilical hernias get better without treatment by the time the child is 3 - 4 years old. Those that do not close may need surgery. Umbilical hernias are usually painless.
ComplicationsStrangulation of bowel tissue is rare but serious, and needs immediate surgery.
Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider, or go to the emergency room if the infant is very fussy or seems to have bad abdominal pain, or if the hernia becomes tender, swollen, or discolored.
PreventionThere is no known way to prevent an umbilical hernia. Taping or "strapping" an umbilical hernia will not make it go away.
What else can I help you with?
Can an umbilical hernia be opreated twice?
Can you get an umbilical hernia twice? I had an umbilical hernia 29 years ago when I was pregnant with my son. It was repaired at the time but now I feel the same type of pain and wondered if I have another hernia.
Is there another name for supra umbilical hernia?
no
Can you have a normal labor with an umbilical hernia that has not been repaired?
In most cases, a woman can have normal labor with an umbilical hernia. However, it will be up to the doctor in charge.
What are the symptoms of an umbilical hernia?
An umbilical hernia can be serious if left untreated. The most common symptom of an umbilical hernia is a bulge near the navel. The bulge may become more obvious with coughing or straining. A child will not experience much pain but an adult will likely experience discomfort.
Is umbilical hernia rare in a 66 year old women?
The umbilical hernia is not rare in an 66 years old women. On the contrary it become common as the age advances.
Is incarcerated umbilical hernia a infectious disease?
Incarcerated umbilical hernia is not infectious as the condition is not in anyway triggered by infection-bearing microorganism. This condition is a malformation anomaly which can be corrected with surgery.
My dog has a soft lump on her stomach that kind of looks like a hernia?
if your dog is uncomfortable and hurts the dog take the dog to the vets they will tell you if it is a hernia or not. The most common hernia is located at the umbilical area and is called an umbilical hernia if it is he/she might need surgery and it is common with puppy's
How is an umbilical hernia repair done?
This procedure repairs a hernia that occurs when the intestines bulge through the abdomen wall near the navel. Umbilical hernias are most common in infants. An incision is made near the navel. The hernia is located and the intestines.
How soon can I exercise afer umbilical hernia repair?
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Does the umbilical hernia cause stomach bloating?
No your just pregant
Is incarcerated umbilical hernia an infectious disease?
No, hernias are not infectious.
Umbilical Hernia Repair - when can you start lifting again?
one month
