Medical Grade CHILD UMBILICAL HERNIA Belt, Infant Abdominal Binder, Baby Navel Truss Support

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Any surgery also carries a small risk of infection or bleeding. The area may be sore and bruised for a while after the operation but this will become more comfortable and fade over the next week or so. If there is bruising under the skin after an umbilical hernia repair, a pressure dressing may be used to reduce this. Umbilical hernias form when the opening for the umbilical cord does not closely properly so allow the abdominal lining and bowel to bulge out to form a lump.

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This type of hernia can occur in babies if the opening in the tummy that the umbilical cord passes through does not seal properly after birth. One of the first milestones new parents look forward to is the healing oftheir infant’s belly button. After a week or two of painstaking care to make sure the umbilical cord stump dries out properly, and without infection, it falls off exposing the navel. Every now and then, that belly button can become the cause of concern when it looks enlarged or feels hard. Nur NM, Mohamed AN, Abdi AM, Çayören H. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2023 May; 106:108227. Epub 2023 Apr 18. Femoral hernias also happen when fatty tissue or part of your bowel pokes through into your groin at the top of your inner thigh. Most children will not require an operation and often the hernia will resolve itself in the first couple of years of life. However, if the hernia is particularly large or if the hernia is still present when the child reaches age 3 or 4 they may require an operation to repair it. What do I do if I notice an umbilical hernia?During pregnancy, all babies have an area called the inguinal canal. This goes from the abdomen to the genitals. In boys, this canal lets the testicles move from the belly to the scrotum, the sac that holds the testicles. Normally, a baby’s inguinal canal closes shortly before or after birth. But in some cases the canal doesn’t fully close. Then a loop of intestine can move into the inguinal canal through the weak spot in the belly wall. This causes an inguinal hernia. Most inguinal hernias happen in boys. Pallister ZS, Angotti LM, Patel VK, Pimpalwar AP. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Aug; 54(8):1664-1667. Epub 2018 Sep 9. In many cases, an umbilical hernia closes on its own by the time a child is 1 year old. Almost all umbilical hernias close without surgery by the time a child is 5 years old. Because of this, there are different opinions about when surgery is needed for an umbilical hernia.

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Paracetamol (‘Calpol’) and / or ibuprofen (‘Brufen’ or ‘Junifen’) should be given to prevent pain. Please follow the instructions on the bottle. The spot becomes larger and harder when the baby cries, coughs, or strains, due to the increase of pressure on the abdomenAn umbilical hernia is a bulge at your child’s belly button. This arises when the opening for the umbilical cord doesn’t close completely after birth. This hole allows intestines (bowel) to move in and out causing a small bulge. The hernia may be larger in size if the baby cries, coughs, or strains and may disappear completely if they are lying down. Most people are able to go home the same day or the day after surgery and make a full recovery within a few weeks. A hernia is when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. The hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin. If you notice a new lump in your child’s groin, you will need to seek medical assistance. If your child is happy, feeding well, pooing normally and the lump doesn’t appear to be painful you can make an appointment with your GP. They will refer you to see a paediatric surgeon. This type of hernia may not have any noticeable symptoms, although it can cause heartburn in some people.