An umbilical hernia can be defined as a protrusion from the abdomen that varies in size with the outward movement of the internal organs.
Umbilical hernia can occur for various reasons. Umbilical hernia is mostly composed of small intestine and intra-abdominal fat tissue. Umbilical hernia is seen as a swelling outward from the navel or a location close to the navel. Umbilical hernia is more common in women. Although umbilical hernia is more common in women, it can also be seen in men and infants. Pregnancy may be the cause of umbilical hernia in women. In babies, crying and straining while crying are the causes of umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia does not pose a danger in pregnant women and babies as it will go away on its own.
Symptoms of Umbilical Hernia
- Swelling and protrusions in the belly button and areas near the belly button
- Pain at the site of swelling and protrusion
- Hernia restricts mobility
- Nausea
- Vomiting with nausea
- Inability to go to the toilet
- Pain during emptying
- Changing the shape of the belly button due to hernia
- Bruising and redness in the area of swelling
- Pain caused by pushing and coughing
- Pain and burning in the stomach
- Dysfunction of internal organs
- Severe blood in the stool
It is among the symptoms of umbilical hernia. If the swelling in the navel takes the same shape again when pushed back, it can be understood that there is a hernia. In this case, a specialist should be consulted.
Umbilical Hernia Treatment
Umbilical hernia is diagnosed by examination. In some cases, ultrasonography may also be needed for diagnosis. Sometimes an umbilical hernia may require emergency intervention because there is a risk of strangulation. Surgical intervention is necessary to remove the umbilical hernia. Therefore, when symptoms are observed, help from a specialist should be sought and treated. Because it is not possible to treat umbilical hernia on its own. Over time, a chickpea-sized hernia can reach up to the size of an orange if left untreated. Treatments may vary according to the size of the hernia. This is because the hernia is small or large. These surgical operations can be performed laparoscopically or open method. The patient treated laparoscopically has a shorter recovery time. It should also be kept in mind that untreated hernias cause damage to internal organs.
