Most umbilical (um-BILL-ih-kul) hernias close on their own by the time the child turns 4 or 5. If a hernia doesn't go away by then or causes problems, doctors may recommend surgery. A hernia is when ...

Most umbilical hernias can be watched to see if the hernia will close on its own. If the hernia does not close by 3 years of age, then surgical closure will likely be necessary. We try to perform the ...

2 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Flint, Michigan, USA Congenital hernia of the cord, also known as umbilical cord hernia, is an often misdiagnosed and under-reported entity, ...

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine bulges into the belly button through a weak spot or hole in the wall of the belly (abdomen). Usually, this causes a small “outie” belly button.

Although umbilical hernias are most common in newborns, adults can also be affected. The cause in adults is increased pressure in the abdomen from obesity, multiple pregnancies or previous abdominal ...

Taking to social media after his surgery, Doherty posted: "All ok thanks, had an umbilical hernia today but all ... all ...

What is the Hernia Program? The Hernia Program at Seattle Children’s is the only program in the Northwest to focus on diagnosing and treating children with umbilical hernias and inguinal hernias.

The most common form of hernia in dogs is an umbilical hernia, says Dr. Robyn Jaynes, D.V.M. and director of veterinary affairs at PetSmart Charities. What some pet owners see as an “outie ...

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical ... surgical options, possible ...