Umbilical Hernia - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through the umbilical opening in the abdominal muscles.

Symptoms-

Soft swelling or bulge usually painless near the navel (umbilicus)

Bulge may be noticed when a baby cries, coughs or strains but may disappear other time

Abdominal discomfort during adulthood

Causes-

Weak abdominal wall

High abdominal pressure

Multiple pregnancies

Multiple gestation pregnancies (having twins, triplets, etc.)

Ascites

Chronic peritoneal dialysis

Overweight

Abdominal surgery

A chronic cough

Specialists to visit

Paediatrician

General Surgeon

Paediatric surgeon

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org