Patient's question:
Male infant, 40 days old. There is accumulated fluid in the small sac, the umbilicus is protruding, the head of the stool and urine is bright red. What to do about the protruding umbilicus.Doctor's answer:
An umbilical hernia is a type of abdominal wall hernia where abdominal contents protrude through a weak area in the umbilical region. The umbilicus is located at the center of the abdominal wall and is the last part of the abdominal wall to close during embryonic development. The weak umbilical phenomenon you mentioned is also relatively common in children and may be caused by an umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernias can lead to compression of the intestinal wall and impaired blood circulation, with severe cases potentially resulting in intestinal ischemia and necrosis. Avoiding situations that increase intra-abdominal pressure after birth can help reduce the incidence of umbilical hernias.