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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.An umbilical hernia in an infant occurs when the muscle through wh... |
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Symptoms
A hernia can vary in width from less than 1 centimeter to more than 5 centimeters. There is a soft swelling over the ...
Causes
They occur slightly more often in African Americans. Most umbilical hernias are not related to disease.
Treatments
Usually, no treatment is needed unless the hernia continues past age 3 or 4. In very rare cases, bowel or other tiss...
Complications
A hernia can vary in width from less than 1 centimeter to more than 5 centimeters. There is a soft swelling over the ...
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent an umbilical hernia. Taping or"strapping" an umbilical hernia will not make it go away.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider, or go to the emergency room if the infant has abdominal pain, or if the hernia become...
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