a umbilical hernia?

Question

my son who is 7 weeks old has a hernia, and i was wondering if its normal if it gets bigger as he gets bigger or is it sipposed to stay the same size always??..he is kinda chubby..he is about 11 lbs, maybe a little more...

Answer 1

My younger daughter was born with an umbellical hernia. Pretty pronounced. Our pediatrician said that as long as it goes in when you push gently on it, it's not anything to worry about. They rarely become strangulated. She said that if it was still there when she was 5, they'd correct it surgically. She's almost 18 months now, and it's still there, but MUCH less noticeable than it was a year ago.

Answer 2

My son, who is now 8 months old, was born with an umbilical hernia as well. The pediatrician told us that it would probably go away on its own, but if it was still there after he was a year old, it would probably have to be corrected surgically. I wouldn't worry too much yet, he is still young. My son's had cleared up by his 6 month check up. Just ask your pediatrician at each well visit to check it and see how it is progressing; he/she will probably do that anyway without you asking. I don't think it should be getting any bigger; if it is, I would call your son's doctor or nurse and discuss options. Good luck!!! Enjoy the little one; you blink and they are grown!

Answer 3

First off a baby being 11 pounds at seven weeks isn't big unless he's under 21 inches long. As long as you feed him when he's actually hungry and not every time he cries, babies won't become over weight. If you feed him all the time and he is actually considered over weight by his doctor, then ask a more experienced Mom you trust to help you learn when to feed and when he needs other things. There is no shame in admiting as a mom that we need someone elses advice from someone we trust.

NOW TO YOUR SUGGUESTION.

I have no idea where you are at, but if you have not seen a specialist, you should. A hospital children's medical center should be able to connect you with the proper type of doctor, one specializing in infants.

A friend of mine, her daughter had one, the doctors watched it and when it kept groving and you could feel her pulse in it, they had it removed at Primary Children's Medical Center in SLC, UT. Just make sure whomever you consult has experience in treating and doing surgery on infants Ambilical Hernias, don't just say Hernia, make sure you say you need a specialist who deals with Ambilical Hernia's, in a two month old.

I wish you the best.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Umbilical Hernia surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her Hernia and colostomy surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for Minimal Invasive and Laparoscopy surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the cost she was quoted in America.

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Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I dont think that it is supposed to get bigger. My nephew was born with one and they let it go away on its own. He was a teen when it was not noticeable anymore. Depending on the size, hernias can be very serious. call your pediatrician and tell him whats going on.

Answer 7

Don't worry. My son had one too when he was a baby. The doctors told me that it would go away by the time he was 2 years old but it went away way before that. I believe around 10 months old. Don't worry.

Answer 8

Sometimes it happens when they are born and probably nothing to worry about. It will probably not be a problem. If you are worried ask your babys doctor on his next visit and see if there is anything you should be aware of or watch for in the future. Good Luck

Answer 9

my kids have those too. They do get smaller as they grow but mine still have them (7). my daughter may need an operation later in the year, for something else and the surgeon is quite happy to fix it while under anasthetic. It is more a cosmetic reason to get it fixed and I would rather get it done now than to subject her to another anesthetic as a teenager (they do love to show their bellies)