Patient's question:
The navel of other people's children is concave, but my son's navel is protruding, about the size of a little finger. It gets bigger when he cries, feels soft and spongy, as if there's liquid inside, but it's not very noticeable. It also becomes a bit harder when he cries. Is this what's called an umbilical hernia? Is there a good way to make it go down?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this parent. From the symptoms, the umbilicus itself is not a problem. Umbilical hernia is related to post-natal recovery. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a specific examination and pay attention to any discomfort during daily life. Keep the umbilicus warm and avoid diarrhea. However, if the diameter of the umbilical cord ring is greater than 2 centimeters, children over 2 years old can consider surgical removal of the hernia sac to repair the abdominal wall defect.