Patient's question:
A day ago, I noticed that my baby's navel is protruding. The diameter is about one centimeter. Is it an umbilical hernia? How should it be treated? Also, it seems that the area below the "egg" (scrotum) is one side larger than the other. What should I do about the protruding navel?Doctor's answer:
Hello, an umbilical hernia is common and may be related to local weakness in the abdominal fascia. Most of them disappear after the age of one. If it does not disappear, surgical treatment is required because, as the child grows, their abdominal muscles become increasingly elastic, and it can usually heal on its own without treatment. A bandage can be used to secure it on the baby's abdomen. Pay attention not to let the baby strain from crying, and also try to avoid constipation.