Patient's question:
My son was just born a few days ago. Recently, I've noticed that he always cries at a fixed time at night, no matter how I try to comfort him. The nanny said it's a baby's umbilical hernia. I want to know if a newborn's umbilical hernia makes a sound when the navel moves?Doctor's answer:
The cause of umbilical hernia is related to the anatomical features of the umbilicus. During the fetal period of the abdomen, the lower part of the umbilical ring passes through the umbilical artery and the urachus, while the upper part of the umbilical ring passes through the umbilical vein. After the baby is born, these tubes are immediately blocked and turn into fibrous cords. After the umbilical cord falls off, the fibrous cords are healed by scarred skin. Therefore, this area becomes a weak point. Most umbilical hernias heal on their own within one year through gradual contraction of the umbilical fascial ring. It is important to avoid actions that increase abdominal pressure in children, such as loud crying and constipation, and conservative treatment with a hernia belt can be used.