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2006-08-13 03:13:07 · 12 answers · asked by julie f 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting Newborn & Baby

I was told by my health visitor at the local clinic but as she was very busy she didn't go into great detail. I was just hoping somebody would be able to explain it and what I should do about it.

2006-08-13 03:35:01 · update #1

12 answers

Look it up in Medical jurnals on Pubmed or on wikipedia!

2006-08-13 03:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Know it all 2 · 0 0

Its a hernia around the base of the umbilical cord, usually if it is something serious it will be fixed after the infants first birth day with a fairly simple surgery.

You should always always always get all the information you need from your doctor. They owe you that, its not a favor from them. You're paying that doctor for his expert opinion, and you better be getting all of it. If you're not, then its time to get a new doctor. If you feel rushed at the doctors office, and feel like your concerns are not being heard then you need to switch.

2006-08-13 10:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0 0

Why don't you ask your doctor? Who told you that your daughter has an umbilical hernia - if it was someone outside the field of medicine - don't listen to them. Some people just like to think that they're 'in the know' on everything. Ignore them.
But if it was your doctor, or the pediatrician, he/she should have explained what it is.

2006-08-13 10:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0 0

This just means that when her umbilical area was healing (after her birth) a little hole was left inside that did not heal (or close up). Usually these close up on their own. Sometimes they are quite large and need surgical help. My daughter is 9....she had a small one. It is gone now. It never really gave her any pain and she lived through it. Good luck!

2006-08-13 10:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by LouAnn 2 · 0 0

My mother had it. The abdominal wall where the umbilical cord used to be is weakened or ruptured in some way. It's no biggie. But don't take my word for it because I'm not a doctor.

'nuff said?

2006-08-13 10:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0 0

It's a tear in the membrane surrounding the stomach just behind the belly button. I've had one for years, it's been repaired twice and come undone again. Last time the doctor said if it's not bothering me, we wouldn't bother repairing it again since it's common for the repairs not to last. It's nothing to worry about. Your doctor should know if and when a repair is necessary.

2006-08-13 10:25:34 · answer #6 · answered by Dessy 2 · 0 0

You should've asked the doctor this question. Why wait until now, and why ask a bunch of unreliable strangers?

2006-08-13 10:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by wasabi_luvva 2 · 0 0

my daughter had this and her doctor put sav not sure if i spelled that right but they said it was okay i would ask your doc about that but anyway they put that on her and told us not to worry her belly button will look fine she will outgrow it and she will be able to wear a bikini LOL anyway, she did outgrow it and its fine

2006-08-14 00:41:36 · answer #8 · answered by â?¥á?¦á?¦â?¥ CRISSY â?¥á?¦á?¦â?¥ 2 · 0 0

im not sure ask your pediatrician or look it up online to be sure you dont want to get your info from Q&A it could be wrong or missing some details

2006-08-13 10:20:15 · answer #9 · answered by elmo 2 · 0 0

here are some sites for you to click on to learn about it!
http://hernia.tripod.com/umbilical.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000987.htm
http://www.drgreene.com/21_158.html
hope this helps!God bless you and your baby!may the Lord help heal it!

2006-08-13 10:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0 0

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