Patient's question:
My colleague's newborn is only a little over a month old, and their belly button is protruding. It usually happens when they cry. When they went for a check-up, the doctor said there was nothing wrong, but they are still not at ease. I'd like to ask for advice on what to do about a protruding belly button in a newborn.Doctor's answer:
Hello, I'm glad to help you with your question: The protrusion of the umbilicus in newborns is called an umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernias in newborns can usually heal on their own with conservative treatment. Try to minimize factors that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as crying, coughing, and constipation in the child. You can use a cloth ball to push the lump back into the abdominal cavity and then secure it with adhesive tape. The purpose is to prevent the lump from protruding. During this period, it's important to strengthen the child's nutrition to promote recovery. In most cases, it can heal on its own by the time the child is one year old.