Patient's question:
Newborn umbilical hernia, wearing an umbilical hernia belt for 1 month and 4 days. The umbilicus has descended, but there is still some bulging next to the umbilicus. I don't know if the intestines haven't? 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 in which 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 closest to the developing embryo. 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. 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 in children that increase abdominal pressure, such as loud crying and constipation. From the current situation, conservative treatment is highly effective.