What is the cause of baby's belly button hernia?

Experts told us that after a newborn has a hernia, parents must not take chances and should take timely treatment and conditioning measures. They must not delay the best time to treat the baby's umbilical hernia. If treatment is delayed, it may have adverse effects on the baby's digestive system and reproductive function, and in severe cases it may cause incarceration, endangering the baby's life.

Teach you a comprehensive understanding of baby umbilical hernia

Baby's umbilical hernia must be treated promptly

Although some babies' umbilical hernias may heal on their own, a large proportion of babies still have to undergo surgical treatment due to incarceration or when the umbilical hernia does not improve after the age of two. Surgical treatment will cause greater harm to the baby's body, the postoperative recovery period is also longer, and the cost of surgery is about 3,000-4,000 yuan. Therefore, if the baby has umbilical hernia, parents must not passively wait for it to heal itself, so as to avoid unnecessary serious consequences.

The safest and most effective way to treat a baby's umbilical hernia is to use an umbilical hernia belt. Experts recommend choosing an umbilical hernia belt for infants and young children with a "flat" large hernia bag, which can better cover the baby's belly button area and effectively prevent displacement and deviation. It usually takes about a month to heal.

Causes of baby's umbilical hernia

Umbilical hernia refers to an extra-abdominal hernia in which the contents of the abdominal cavity protrude through a weak defect in the umbilicus. It is a general term for extra-abdominal hernias that occur in the umbilicus. The navel is located in the middle of the abdominal wall. During embryonic development, it is the last part of the abdominal wall to close. At the same time, the umbilicus lacks fat tissue, which directly connects the outermost skin, fascia and peritoneum of the abdominal wall, making it the weakest part of the entire abdominal wall. The contents of the abdominal cavity can easily protrude from this part to form an umbilical hernia.

Since the belly button is a congenitally weak place, umbilical hernia may occur if the baby sneezes, coughs, or cries.

Symptoms of umbilical hernia in babies

The main symptom of a baby's umbilical hernia is a protruding swelling in the navel. After the hernial contents are pushed back with the fingers, a sound of air passing through water can often be heard, and the hard umbilical ring can be touched. By inserting the fingers deep into the navel, the diameter of the umbilical ring can be estimated. When the child coughs, cries, or exerts force, the swelling increases, the skin is very thin and slightly bluish, and the fingers may feel the impact; the swelling shrinks and disappears when the child lies quietly or sleeps.

The dangers of umbilical hernia in babies

1. Harm to the baby's digestive system: Once the baby's digestive system has problems, nutrient absorption will also be affected, and the baby's physical condition will deteriorate and the baby will have no ability to resist any disease. Therefore, the baby's normal development will also be hindered.

2. Impact on the reproductive and urinary system: Because the hernial sac of umbilical hernia in children compresses the urinary and reproductive organs for a long time, it will cause the baby's reproductive organs to develop poorly, thereby affecting the baby's fertility and even making the baby infertile for life.

3. Endangering the baby's life: When the umbilical hernia is stuck in the navel for a long time, it may become incarcerated. After incarceration, the protruding mass cannot be retracted by hand, and the local area gradually swells and becomes painful. Because the intestinal wall is under pressure and blood circulation is poor, there is a risk of intestinal ischemia and necrosis if it lasts for more than 24 hours, which can endanger the baby's life.

4. Harm to the baby's mind: As the umbilical hernia gradually increases, the baby will also grow up day by day. When his IQ develops to a certain level, he will find that his body is different from that of normal people. This will cause the baby to become depressed and become autistic.