Patient's question:
My daughter is now three months old. When she was one and a half months old, her navel began to protrude. When she cries or strains, it sticks out about one centimeter high. When she is calm, it is about two or three millimeters high. I would like to ask if the protruding navel of the baby can be pressed back in?Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the description, an umbilical hernia is more likely to be considered. Due to the lack of subcutaneous fat tissue in the umbilicus, the outermost skin and fascia of the abdominal wall are directly connected to the peritoneum, making it the weakest part of the entire abdominal wall. The contents of the abdomen 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. A hernia belt can be used for conservative treatment.