An umbilical
hernia is a relatively common and mild condition. It consists of a more or less
significant protuberance at the level of the umbilicus (the navel). It can resolve
on its own and will disappear during the first 18 months of your child's life.
If it won’t, it can be treated with surgery.
The umbilical
hernia is generally benign and more common in children than in adults,
especially in boys, this type of hernia is often present from birth and caused
by a congenital malformation. In adults, it is generally latent and becomes
visible following repeated, intense efforts such as lifting a load, chronic
cough, chronic constipation, or significant weight gain as in pregnancy or
obesity.
Who Is This For?
An umbilical hernia is not caused by a disease, but rather by the weakness of the abdominal muscles, which is quite common in newborns. If the baby's muscles are not strong enough, the result will be that the umbilical ring will not close completely, thus forming an "opening" that will allow part of the intestine to pass through.
Treatment Duration
1 hour
Potential Risks & Side Effects
Recovery Time
You can resume
your daily activities or work in 2-3 days after umbilical hernia treatment. At
the end of the first month of recovery, you will be able to resume any physical
and professional activity normally.
Success Rate: 95%
Alternative Treatments
Without surgery, the umbilical hernia will not heal, and
hernia pain and size will usually increase over time. Alternatives may be
offered as a traditional open surgery or a less invasive laparoscopic
procedure.
How Does it Work?
In almost 80% of
cases, the umbilical hernia will resolve on its own before the child reaches a
year and a half, precisely because his/her muscles will strengthen as his/her
motor development. Everything should be back to normal before your child's
second birthday. In some cases, it will be necessary to wait a little longer. However,
keep in mind that a doctor will not usually recommend surgery until your child
is four or five years old. After this age, you should probably consider having
it operated.
In adults,
however, it is important to treat the umbilical hernia as soon as possible to
reduce the risk of strangulation.
The reasons for umbilical
hernia surgery are above all aesthetic, but they also make it possible to avoid
rare complications which could occur when your child becomes adult. Surgery is
safe and does not require a long hospital stay. As is the case with any
surgery, your child will need to be a little more careful during the days
following the surgery, but everything will be back to normal after about a
week.
What Does an Umbilical Hernia Treatment Involve?
1. Consultation
for Umbilical Hernia Treatment
Your umbilical hernia treatment process under the guidance of FlyMedi
begins with an online consultation. Our experts listen to your complaints and
your expectations to be able to inform you about whether you need umbilical
hernia treatment or not. It is important to share all the necessary information
affect the initial evaluation at this stage. If available, it will be
supportive if you share the photos of the umbilical hernia to show its current
situation.
2. Planning
Your Trip and Choosing the Clinic
After your eligibility for treatment is resolved and you want to move on
to the second step, we will send a list of clinics that meet the criteria you provide
us. Once you decide on one of them, we will move on to the stage of planning your
trip and treatment process.
3. Final
Consultation with Your Surgeon
When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation
with your doctor. Everything about your treatment will be discussed and decided
during this consultation. The doctor will make you understand what you should
expect from your surgery and the potential risks or complications of the
procedure which are rare. Your doctor will explain the whole process clearly
and try to simulate it as much as possible, in order you to feel ready.
4. Medical
Examinations
Before the umbilical hernia surgery begins, your doctor will conduct
physical and blood tests to make sure that you are in acceptable health status
for the process. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests to ensure
that nothing can hinder the success of the procedure and if any risk obtained, doctors
will try to eliminate them first.
5. Treatment
In children, the umbilical hernia does not require
treatment too early, there will be spontaneous closure before the age of 2-4
years. In case of persistence, surgery can be performed.
In adults, surgery is also the only treatment for cosmetic discomfort or complications. The surgery involves these steps:
What Should I Expect from Umbilical Hernia Treatment?
FAQ
Is Umbilical Hernia Treatment Procedure Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the umbilical hernia treatment procedure is done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
What Are the Characteristics of Umbilical Hernia in Babies?
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