- Umbilical Hernia: Symptoms, What It Is, Treatment Surgery
What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia is an unusual bulge you can often see or feel over your belly button (umbilicus) It develops when part of your small intestine, together with fat or fluid, forms a sac The sac pushes through an opening or weakness in your abdominal wall muscle
- Umbilical Hernias: Guide to Symptoms Treatment
Learn what causes umbilical hernias, common symptoms to watch for, treatment options including minimally invasive repair, and what to expect during recovery
- Adult Umbilical Hernia | ACS - The American College of Surgeons
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue bulges through the muscle near the belly button (navel, umbilicus) Most adult umbilical hernias are caused by increased abdominal pressure against a weak abdominal wall (acquired hernia)
- Umbilical hernia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Although umbilical hernias are easily treatable, on rare occasions, they can become a serious condition This article looks at the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of umbilical
- Umbilical Hernia (swollen belly button) - How to tell if you have one
What you need to know about Umbilical Hernias including: risks, signs symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
- How Umbilical Hernias Affect Adults: What You Need to Know
In adults, if left untreated, an umbilical hernia can lead to complications such as incarceration or strangulation, which can be life-threatening If you notice the bulge becoming larger, painful, or discolored, or if you experience sudden abdominal pain or nausea, you should seek immediate medical attention
- The Complete List of Umbilical Hernia Symptoms in Adults
Identifying umbilical hernias is just that easy Even if your bulge isn’t always present, it’s still a sign you could have an umbilical hernia For example, you might notice the bulge appears when you are standing or sitting up Then, it might go away when you lay down on your back
- Umbilical Hernia in Infants Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Repair
Could a bulging belly button be a hernia? Find out how and why umbilical hernias happen in babies or adults and when you need to seek treatment right away
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