Medical Grade CHILD UMBILICAL HERNIA Belt, Infant Abdominal Binder, Baby Navel Truss Support

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Examination, which may take place before, during and after treatment, is performed by trained members of staff and will always be explained to you beforehand. In both cases, the swelling may be easier to see when your baby cries, coughs, or strains to have a bowel movement. Review Lesions of the umbilicus: what the minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon needs to know about the belly button. A doctor will be able to diagnose the hernia by clinical examination as it appears as a characteristic lump in the child’s abdomen. The surgeon will repair an umbilical hernia by making a small incision in a natural skin crease near the tummy button, using stitches to close the opening.

Umbilical Hernia - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Umbilical Hernia - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Make sure you discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with your surgeon in detail before having the operation.Umbilical hernia repair is a day case surgery performedunder general anesthetic, with a non-absorbable suture obliterating the umbilical ring through an infra-umbilical incision [5]. For advice and support in quitting, contact your GP or the free NHS stop smoking helpline on 0800 169 0 169. In addition, parents might be concerned with the idea that their child will suffer serious complications from an umbilical hernia, and they wonder if there are any measures that they should take to avoid complications. If there are concerns please contact your family doctor (GP) or the nurse specialist team (number below).

Pediatric Umbilical Hernia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Surgeryis indicated forcomplications of the hernia which includes incarceration, strangulation, or rupture [4]. Like inguinal hernias, femoral hernias are also associated with ageing and repeated strain on the tummy.

If your child is happy, feeding well, pooing normally and the lump doesn’t appear to be painful you can make an appointment with your GP.