Patient's question:
A friend's doll's navel has protruded, especially when Bob is exercising vigorously, it becomes particularly prominent. The friend said it's an umbilical hernia. Babies are particularly prone to this condition. How long does it take for a baby to develop an umbilical hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it usually appears one or two months after birth due to a defect caused by incomplete development of the umbilical area. This leads to weaker fascia around the umbilical area, making it easier for internal organs of the baby to protrude from this weak spot, appearing as a bulge from the outside. Most umbilical hernias in babies will heal on their own within the first year of life. If it has not healed by the age of two, surgery may be necessary.