Patient's question:
Neonatal umbilical hernia, wearing an umbilical hernia belt for 1 month and 4 days. The umbilical area has descended, but there is still some bulging next to the umbilical area. I don't know if the intestines haven't returned properly. Is it serious? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to the description, an umbilical hernia is more likely to be considered. An umbilical hernia is a type of abdominal wall hernia where the abdominal contents protrude through a weak area of the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord is located in the middle of the abdominal wall. It is the part of the abdominal wall that is closest during embryonic development. Due to the lack of fatty tissue at the umbilicus, the outermost layer of skin and fascia of the abdominal wall are directly connected to the peritoneum, making it the weakest part of the entire abdominal wall. The abdominal contents can easily protrude from this area to form an umbilical hernia. Most umbilical hernias gradually heal through the contraction of the umbilical fascial ring within a year. Avoid behaviors that increase abdominal pressure in children, such as loud crying and constipation. From the current situation, conservative treatment is very effective.