What is Umbilical Hernia in Babies
Umbilical hernia is more common than it may seem and many babies suffer from it and suffer from it.
There are some babies who once the umbilical cord falls off, they get a significant and quite protruding lump in the navel. Given this and it is not for less, many parents worry when they see such a lump in the navel of their newborn child. This lump becomes more evident when the baby cries or uses great force and is called an umbilical hernia. Despite how cumbersome it may seem at first glance, it is not something worrisome. Then we will talk to you in a more detailed way about said hernia to solve all the doubts you may have about it
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UMBILICAL HERNIA CAUSES
The importance of the umbilical cord for the fetus is great since thanks to it it is able to feed itself and develop without problems. Without the umbilical cord, the fetus would not be able to nourish itself and would end up dying. At birth, the cord is often clamped to cut off the blood flow between mother and child. On some occasions, when cutting said cord, the odd abdominal layer in the form of a lump tends to strain, giving rise to the aforementioned hernia. This umbilical hernia is more frequent than it may seem at first, and it is estimated that 20% of newborns suffer from it. As for the size of the hernia, it can vary depending on the baby, ranging from a small lump to a large bulge the size of a golf ball.
UMBILICAL HERNIA TREATMENT
The first thing to say is that despite what it may seem at first glance, the umbilical hernia is not serious and its treatment is not urgent. The normal thing is that it disappears on its own with the passage of the months. If time passes and the hernia continues, an intervention is necessary in order to eliminate it. If you notice that the hernia is too large and does not go down over time, you should see a doctor since it may have to be intervened surgically. In the most extreme and serious cases, this hernia can cause a strangulation of the intestine, something quite dangerous for the life of the little one.
UMBILICAL HERNIA OPERATION
As we have already mentioned above, it is normal for the hernia to disappear over time but there are some cases in which the hernia persists. If at 4 years of age the child still has this lump in the navel, it is important to intervene to eliminate said hernia. The operation consists of a small incision under the navel to introduce the lump in the abdominal area . It is a very simple intervention that is carried out in a short time.
Once the operation is finished and if all goes well, the child should fully recover in a couple of weeks. The parents should be in charge of carrying out the cures so that the wound heals perfectly. Over time, the child does not present any type of sequelae and can continue to carry out his normal and ordinary life.
The umbilical hernia usually draws attention because of the size of the lump, although in most cases it should not be given any importance since it usually disappears on its own with the passage of time. That is why if you observe that your baby has said umbilical hernia you should not worry excessively since it does not cause any type of pain and discomfort to your child. Only in some cases does things get complicated and a surgical intervention is needed to eliminate said hernia in the navel.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.