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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Umbilical hernia | |||
| image = [[File:Ernia_Ombelicale.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = An umbilical hernia in an infant | |||
==Symptoms== | | field = [[General surgery]] | ||
The most noticeable | | synonyms = | ||
| symptoms = [[Bulge]] or [[swelling]] near the [[umbilicus]] | |||
==Diagnosis== | | complications = [[Incarceration (medical)|Incarceration]], [[strangulation (medicine)|strangulation]] | ||
| onset = [[Infancy]] or [[adulthood]] | |||
| duration = | |||
==Treatment== | | causes = [[Weakness]] in the [[abdominal wall]] | ||
| risks = [[Obesity]], [[pregnancy]], [[ascites]], [[chronic cough]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[imaging]] | |||
==Complications== | | differential = [[Epigastric hernia]], [[inguinal hernia]] | ||
Complications of an umbilical hernia can include | | prevention = | ||
| treatment = [[Watchful waiting]], [[surgical repair]] | |||
==See also== | | medication = | ||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in infants, less common in adults | |||
}} | |||
{{Short description|Protrusion of abdominal contents through the umbilical ring}} | |||
[[File:Umbilical_hernia_growth.gif|thumb|left|Animation showing the growth of an umbilical hernia]]]] | |||
[[File:UOTW_44_-_Ultrasound_of_the_Week_3.jpg|left|thumb|Ultrasound image of an umbilical hernia]] | |||
An '''umbilical hernia''' is a health condition where part of the intestine protrudes through an opening in the abdominal muscles at the [[umbilicus|navel]]. This type of hernia is common in infants but can also occur in adults. In infants, umbilical hernias are usually harmless and often close on their own by the age of 1 or 2. In adults, they may require surgical intervention. | |||
== Signs and Symptoms == | |||
The most noticeable sign of an umbilical hernia is a soft bulge or swelling near the navel. This bulge may become more apparent when the person is crying, coughing, or straining. In infants, the hernia is usually painless, but in adults, it can cause discomfort or pain, especially if the hernia becomes incarcerated or strangulated. | |||
== Causes == | |||
In infants, umbilical hernias occur when the opening in the abdominal wall, which allows the umbilical cord to pass through, does not close completely after birth. In adults, factors such as obesity, multiple pregnancies, or previous abdominal surgery can increase the risk of developing an umbilical hernia. | |||
== Diagnosis == | |||
Diagnosis of an umbilical hernia is typically made through a physical examination. In some cases, imaging tests such as an [[ultrasound]] or [[CT scan]] may be used to assess the hernia's size and to check for complications. | |||
== Treatment == | |||
In infants, most umbilical hernias close on their own without treatment. However, if the hernia is large or does not close by the age of 3 to 4 years, surgical repair may be recommended. In adults, surgery is usually required to prevent complications such as incarceration or strangulation of the herniated tissue. | |||
== Complications == | |||
Complications of an umbilical hernia can include incarceration, where the herniated tissue becomes trapped and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen, and strangulation, where the blood supply to the herniated tissue is cut off. These conditions require immediate medical attention. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Hernia]] | * [[Hernia]] | ||
* [[Inguinal hernia]] | * [[Inguinal hernia]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Abdominal wall]] | ||
== References == | |||
[ | {{Reflist}} | ||
[ | == External links == | ||
[[Category: | * [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/umbilical-hernia/ NHS: Umbilical Hernia] | ||
* [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/umbilical-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20378685 Mayo Clinic: Umbilical Hernia] | |||
== Media == | |||
[[Category:Hernias]] | |||
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| Umbilical hernia | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Bulge or swelling near the umbilicus |
| Complications | Incarceration, strangulation |
| Onset | Infancy or adulthood |
| Duration | |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Weakness in the abdominal wall |
| Risks | Obesity, pregnancy, ascites, chronic cough |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, imaging |
| Differential diagnosis | Epigastric hernia, inguinal hernia |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Watchful waiting, surgical repair |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Common in infants, less common in adults |
| Deaths | N/A |
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the umbilical ring
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An umbilical hernia is a health condition where part of the intestine protrudes through an opening in the abdominal muscles at the navel. This type of hernia is common in infants but can also occur in adults. In infants, umbilical hernias are usually harmless and often close on their own by the age of 1 or 2. In adults, they may require surgical intervention.
Signs and Symptoms[edit]
The most noticeable sign of an umbilical hernia is a soft bulge or swelling near the navel. This bulge may become more apparent when the person is crying, coughing, or straining. In infants, the hernia is usually painless, but in adults, it can cause discomfort or pain, especially if the hernia becomes incarcerated or strangulated.
Causes[edit]
In infants, umbilical hernias occur when the opening in the abdominal wall, which allows the umbilical cord to pass through, does not close completely after birth. In adults, factors such as obesity, multiple pregnancies, or previous abdominal surgery can increase the risk of developing an umbilical hernia.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of an umbilical hernia is typically made through a physical examination. In some cases, imaging tests such as an ultrasound or CT scan may be used to assess the hernia's size and to check for complications.
Treatment[edit]
In infants, most umbilical hernias close on their own without treatment. However, if the hernia is large or does not close by the age of 3 to 4 years, surgical repair may be recommended. In adults, surgery is usually required to prevent complications such as incarceration or strangulation of the herniated tissue.
Complications[edit]
Complications of an umbilical hernia can include incarceration, where the herniated tissue becomes trapped and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen, and strangulation, where the blood supply to the herniated tissue is cut off. These conditions require immediate medical attention.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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