Patient's question:
After the child is one month old, the belly button protrudes. It may be due to premature birth and crying. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: Traditional methods of treatment did not show any effect. What kind of assistance is expected: Hope to purchase an effective treatment method...Doctor's answer:
After the umbilical cord is detached from a newborn, the umbilical scar tissue is very weak. Meanwhile, the anterior and posterior sheaths of the rectus abdominis muscles on both sides have not yet closed at the midline, forming a weak ring opening, which constitutes the intrinsic condition for the recurrence of umbilical hernia. When the child coughs, cries, or struggles, intra-abdominal pressure rises. As a result, a portion of the abdominal contents protrudes through the ring opening, forming an umbilical hernia under the skin of the umbilical area. Umbilical hernia is a spherical, variable-sized swelling. In slightly older children, the lump disappears during quiet rest; it reappears during crying, coughing, or inversion. In younger children, the lump remains persistently elevated. The affected child generally shows no special symptoms, and growth and development are not affected. With the strengthening of abdominal muscles and the maturation of the umbilical scar, most cases will naturally resolve within the first year of life.Hello: Just be mindful not to let the baby cry, as crying can cause the umbilical area to swell. In unavoidable situations, when the baby cries, it’s best to provide some comfort by gently pressing the umbilical area with the palm. As the baby grows, this will improve on its own—don’t hurry. Wishing your baby a healthy and joyful transformation!!!!!!