The umbilical hernia is a weakness in the wall surrounding the umbilicus for reasons that may be unknown, leading to the emergence of parts of the tissues of the fat cells from the inside of the abdomen, and be shaped like a ball. The umbilical hernia usually occurs in infants one or two weeks after the disappearance of umbilical cord remnants. The baby may have a pre-natal infection. The hernia may occur in adults as well as in males and females.
A hernia may result if the surgical intervention is not performed to repair the hernia in case it develops to increase the size of the hernia. The hernia is removed from the intestine and the normal function of the uterus is lost. However, if this occurs, What is done in the abdomen, repair the umbilical hernia, and cut and stitch the damaged intestines.
Causes of umbilical hernia
It can be a congenital defect, and may increase and develop after childbirth because of the child’s agitation and severe crying. In adults, the reason is that they have an acquired cause for various factors such as : Obesity or the presence of fluid stored in the abdomen resulting from some diseases, or when lifting heavy loads, or to do a great effort.
There are people who may have a hernia in the umbilicus since birth, and is known to the person only after a period of one of the previous factors, and with regard to the secretion of the umbilicus in women may be because of weight heavier than their capacity, or because of pregnancy and pressure on the stomach, The subject of diagnosis of hernia is done through a doctor specializing in skin by a clinical examination of the patient and observation easily without any imaging or radiation and others.
Symptoms of umbilical hernia
The umbilical hernia can often be observed when the child is standing, or when he is doing a certain effort, and is less clear when he is quiet and muscular on his back. Symptoms of hernia:
- The area of the umbilicus is noticeable.
- When the umbilical hernia occurs, one feels mild pain and heaviness in the abdomen, and when the condition develops, the pain increases.
- The size of the umbilical hernia increases when you exert excessive muscle effort, and when you cough and cry very much in babies.
- The size of the umbilical hernia diameter may be from (1-4) centimeters.
- The umbilical hernia can be performed and inserted into the body.