What exactly is a umbicial hernia? Is it considered major or minor? Serious replies only!!!?

Answer 1

I have one...really....Your belly button protudes...ya push it in and it pops back out......I left mine alone because it doesnt' hurt.....I'm very interested in the answers you get.

Answer 2

This would also look like an "outie" belly button. The muscle there weakens and causes an opening where other contents in the abdomen can come through. Depending on its size will make it minor or major. If it is small then its considered minor. If it is large enough to allow for part of the intestines to come through then it is major. When the intestines do come through then its called an incarcerated hernia. The intestines are squeezed and it is possible that the blood supply for that part of the intestine can become compromised. This could lead to a portion of the intestine dying so to speak. Either way surgery is needed. Smaller hernias can become larger. The surgery itself usually takes about an hour depending on the size and severity and sometime the dr might use a mesh material placed in the abdomen to cover and strengthen the hernia site.

Answer 3

Umbilical Hernias are caused when their is a tear in the abdominal wall allowing your intestines to protrude , Can be very serious if the intestine comes through and becomes strangulated. A surgeon can implant a peice of mesh and suture your navel area back together. Be careful though, I decided to have the surgery because of a minor Umbilical Herniation, Now I've had two surgeries for the same herniation and my stomach has a funny scar. I wish that I had decided not to have surgery on such a minor Hernia.

Answer 4

A hernia is present at the site of the umbilicus (commonly called a navel, or belly button) in the newborn; although sometimes quite large, these hernias tend to resolve without any treatment by around the age of 5 years. Obstruction and strangulation of the hernia is rare because the underlying defect in the abdominal wall is larger than in an inguinal hernia of the newborn.

Babies are prone to this malformation because of the process during fetal development by which the abdominal organs form outside the abdominal cavity, later returning into it through an opening which will become the umbilicus.

Importantly this type of hernia must be distinguished from a para-umbilical hernia which occurs in adults and involves a defect in the midline near to but not through the umbilicus, and from omphalocele.

When the orifice is small (< 1 or 2cm), 90% closes within 3 years, and if these hernias are asymptomatic, reducible, and don't enlarge, no surgery is needed (and in other cases it must be considered). However, in some communities mothers routinely push the small bulge back in and tape a coin over the palpable hernia hole until closure occurs. This practice is not medically recommended as there is a small risk of trapping a loop of bowel under part of the coin resulting in a small area of ischemic bowel. The use of bandages or other articles to continuously reduce the hernia is not evidence-based.

Answer 5

A congenital weakness (meaning present since birth) exists in the naval area in the region where vessels of the fetal and infant umbilical cord exited through the muscle of the abdominal wall. After birth, although the umbilical cord disappears (leaving just the dimpled belly-button scar), the weakness or gap in the muscle may persist. Hernias can occur in this area of weakness at any time from birth through late adulthood, as the weakness progressively bulges and opens, allowing abdominal contents to protrude through. In addition to navel deformity and an associated bulge, the signs and symptoms include pain at or near the navel area. The hernia bulge pushes out upon the skin directly at or around the navel, distorting the normal contour and architecture, creating an 'OUTIE' instead of a normal 'INNIE' navel.

The only definate treatment is usually surgery.....

As long as the Hernia does not become what they call Strangulated, it is not considered an emergency. A Strangulated hernia is one that when the abd. contents push through the hole, the circulation to them is cut off - and that can get very serious, very quickly.

THink of a strangulated hernia as.... a piece of playdoh, rolled in the typical "snake shape" and then twisted.

Answer 6

An umbilical hernia is a protrusion (outward bulging) of the abdominal lining, or a portion of abdominal organ(s), through the area around the navel (belly-button).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top

An umbilical hernia in an infant is caused by the incomplete closure of the umbilical ring (muscle), through which the umbilical blood vessels passed to provide nourishment to the developing fetus.

The hernia generally appears as a soft swelling beneath the skin that often protrudes when the infant is upright, crying, or straining. Depending on the severity of the hernia, the area of the defect can vary in size, from less than 1 to more than 5 centimeters in diameter.

Small (less than 1 cm) hernias usually close spontaneously without treatment by age 3 to 4 years. Those that do not close may require surgery. Umbilical hernias are usually painless.

Umbilical hernias are common in infants. The exact incidence is unknown, but may be as high as 1 in 6 infants.

Umbilical hernias occur slightly more frequently in infants of African American descent. The vast majority of umbilical hernias are not related to any disease condition. However, umbilical hernias can be associated with rare diseases, such as mucopolysaccharide storage diseases, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Down syndrome, and others.

Answer 7

An umbilical hernia is a protrusion (outward bulging) of the abdominal lining, or a portion of abdominal organ(s), through the area around the navel (belly-button).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

An umbilical hernia in an infant is caused by the incomplete closure of the umbilical ring (muscle), through which the umbilical blood vessels passed to provide nourishment to the developing fetus.

The hernia generally appears as a soft swelling beneath the skin that often protrudes when the infant is upright, crying, or straining. Depending on the severity of the hernia, the area of the defect can vary in size, from less than 1 to more than 5 centimeters in diameter.

Small (less than 1 cm) hernias usually close spontaneously without treatment by age 3 to 4 years. Those that do not close may require surgery. Umbilical hernias are usually painless.

Umbilical hernias are common in infants. The exact incidence is unknown, but may be as high as 1 in 6 infants.

Umbilical hernias occur slightly more frequently in infants of African American descent. The vast majority of umbilical hernias are not related to any disease condition. However, umbilical hernias can be associated with rare diseases, such as mucopolysaccharide storage diseases, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Down syndrome, and others.

Symptoms

A soft protrusion over the umbilicus
May be flat when infant is on his back and quiet, but protrudes when upright, crying, or straining
Signs and tests Return to top

A physical examination reveals the hernia.

Treatment

Usually, no treatment is required unless the defect persists past the age of 3 to 4 years. In extremely rare cases, bowel or other tissue can protrude and become strangulated (lack of blood flow to a section of bowel). This is an emergency requiring surgery.

Expectations (prognosis)

Most umbilical hernias resolve without treatment by 3 to 4 years of age. Those that persist are usually successfully treated by surgery.

Complications

Strangulation of bowel tissue is serious, and requires immediate surgery (rare).

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider, or go to the emergency room if abdominal pain develops in an infant with an umbilical hernia, or if the hernia becomes tender, swollen, or discolored -- particularly if signs of peritonitis or shock also develop.

Prevention

There is no known prevention. Taping or "strapping" and umbilical hernia will not cause it to go away.

Answer 8

Umbilical hernias usually happen because of a hole or a weak area in the muscles of the abdominal wall. You may have been born with the weak area, or the area may have become weak with age. The area may have been weakened because of an injury or surgery there. You may never know what caused your hernia

They only become serious if they become incarcerated or strangulated.

You should consult your doctors as he will be able to make sure everything is okay.

Answer 9

An umbilical hernia is a bulge of fat or intestines that pushes through a gap in the muscle and causes a bulge in the area of your belly button. I had one for years that didn't bother much until one day a bit of the intestine pushed through and it was very painful and nearly debilitating. I pushed it back through then made an appointment to get it repaired. It was repaired in day surgery and I had to take it easy for a week or two but have been 100% fine since.

Answer 10

it depends if ur a baby or an adult. both my children were born with it. if ur talking about a baby u can lay them on ur lap on their back and bend them a lil and u can see like a tunnel in their tummies thats a unbicial hernia. it shows when they are strainin to pull up. drs say most will go away on their own. my kids never had surgery over it and they are healthy teenagers now.. as for an adult i have no clue what would cause it or if anything needs to be done about it

Answer 11

The strength of the muscle is compromised and part of the intestine or bowels starts punching thru the lining of the muscle...usually near the belly button.