The umbilical hernia in the baby healed, but occurred again after two months. What should I do?

Written by Dong Xian Yan
Pediatrics
Updated on December 03, 2024
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The baby's umbilical hernia had healed for two months but reappeared, indicating that the umbilical ring has not closed and the hernia has not completely healed. Therefore, in daily life, it is important to minimize the child's crying, tantrums, and vigorous exercise, and avoid getting cold or sick as much as possible to prevent severe coughing. Attention should be paid to the intake of foods rich in vitamins and cellulose, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. Drink plenty of water, maintain smooth bowel movements, and follow a light diet. Avoid eating cold and spicy foods.

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Written by Zhang Peng
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The difference between umbilical hernia and umbilical protrusion

Umbilical hernia refers to a condition in children where the umbilical ring does not close during development, causing a defect in the abdominal wall. This situation can be treated conservatively. Within half a year, the effects are generally good. You can choose a coin larger than the umbilical ring or cover it with a flat board, press it against the umbilical ring, and then use adhesive tape to fix it to prevent movement. Generally, most patients can heal on their own. If the diameter of the umbilical ring still exceeds 1.5 cm after two years old, it is advisable to actively accept surgical treatment. Moreover, the protrusion may not involve a defect in the abdominal wall but a potential weakness in the abdominal wall at the navel. Under conditions of increased abdominal pressure, there can be a protruding appearance at the navel. The biggest difference from an umbilical hernia might be that the umbilical protrusion might present a lump that does not completely disappear. In the case of an umbilical hernia, if the contents can be returned to the abdominal cavity, the hernia can disappear completely.

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How long does it take for an infant umbilical hernia to heal?

Infant umbilical hernia is caused by congenital weakness of the umbilical and abdominal regions, resulting in protrusion of the navel. Generally, it does not require special treatment. This is because up to 80% of infant umbilical hernias will gradually decrease in size as the child ages and physically develops, and the hernial ring may even close, thereby healing naturally. Surgery is usually chosen only if the diameter of the hernia ring is too large, especially if it is more than 2 cm, or if the child is over two years old and still has a noticeable umbilical hernia. Before this, it is usually advisable to avoid situations that could increase abdominal pressure in the child, such as preventing prolonged and intense crying. If the child has gastrointestinal symptoms, they should be treated promptly and actively to prevent repeated protrusion of the umbilical hernia.

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Can umbilical hernia be treated with moxibustion?

Umbilical hernia is fundamentally a surgical condition. The effectiveness of moxibustion in treating umbilical hernia is generally not very clear, and currently, there is no scientific basis to prove that moxibustion can cure umbilical hernia. Typically, umbilical hernias occur when the umbilical ring does not completely close. In children under six months, a conservative treatment approach is usually chosen. This can involve using a coin or cardboard larger than the umbilical ring, wrapping it to press against the ring, and securing it with adhesive tape to prevent movement. Most patients under six months old can heal naturally. For umbilical hernias, if the child is over two years old and the umbilical ring is still larger than 1.5 cm, surgical treatment is recommended. Moxibustion treatment does not offer significant benefits in the treatment of umbilical hernias. Therefore, as umbilical hernia is a surgical condition, it is advised that patients undergo surgery if their condition permits.

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How long will it take for an umbilical hernia to heal?

Umbilical hernia can heal on its own, generally, if the appropriate treatment method is chosen, most umbilical hernias can heal within six months. For children over two years old, if the umbilical hernia has not healed and the diameter of the umbilical ring exceeds 1.5 cm, active surgical treatment is also chosen. For children over five years old, surgical treatment is recommended regardless of the situation. Umbilical hernia occurs because the umbilical ring does not close in time during the child's development, causing the abdomen to protrude. The common treatment method is to choose a coin or cardboard larger than the umbilical ring, wrap it up, press against the umbilical ring, and fix it with adhesive tape to prevent it from moving. This treatment method generally works well and can avoid surgery. However, during the observation process, it is necessary to avoid the occurrence of incarceration or rupture of the hernia.

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What does it look like after an umbilical hernia is healed?

After umbilical hernia occurs, if it is cured and the wound heals, there is no difference from normal. There will be no lumps protruding from the abdominal wall. In principle, surgical treatment is often required after umbilical hernia occurs, as the likelihood of natural healing is small. The surgery mainly involves a tension-free umbilical hernia repair, which includes suturing the hernia ring and generally reinforcing it externally to ensure that the hernia does not recur. After the umbilical hernia is cured, the patient's navel will be flat with no protruding lumps, and there will be no incarceration of the hernia or compression of the intestines, which could cause gastrointestinal symptoms.