Neonatal hernia is usually caused by catching a cold or crying in children. Generally, it does not require treatment. As long as the child maintains a happy mood and tries not to cry, the hernia will recover on its own. However, some cases may become more severe due to parental neglect and require medical treatment. What are the symptoms of umbilical hernia in newborns?
Symptoms of umbilical hernia in newborns
It often occurs in infants several days and weeks after the umbilical cord falls off. At this time, the cut of the umbilical cord has already formed epithelium, so the surface of the hernia is covered by skin, mainly manifested as a protruding mass in the navel. When crying, the mass increases, and the skin is tense and thin, appearing slightly blue. When lying flat or sleeping quietly, the mass shrinks and disappears.
There are loose folds left at the navel. After inserting the hernia content with fingers, one can often hear the sound of air passing through the water and touch the hard tissue of the umbilical ring. By inserting the fingers deep into the navel hole, the diameter of the umbilical ring can be estimated. When a child coughs, cries, or exerts force, the fingers may feel a sense of impact. If there is a reversible mass in the navel that swells up when crying and disappears when quiet, it can be diagnosed.
How to deal with umbilical hernia in newborns
1. Early stage of umbilical hernia in newborns
In general, umbilical hernia in children is caused by their small size and weak body, which cannot shrink the lesion in a timely manner, leading to the occurrence of hernia in children. After discovering a hernia in a child, it is important to seek timely treatment.
2. Late stage umbilical hernia in newborns
Conservative treatment cannot recover from umbilical hernia in the later stage, so surgical treatment is the only option. Navel hernia is also a type of hernia. Please go to the general surgery department of the hospital for examination and diagnosis, and let the doctor choose the best treatment plan for you.
Symptoms of umbilical hernia in newborns? Generally, it can be seen with the naked eye that the belly button is larger and higher than usual. If a child has a hernia in the belly button after crying, parents should not worry. As long as the child is well behaved and allowed to recover slowly, it will be restored to its original state in a few days. If the child still does not recover after a few days, it is not a problem to ask a doctor to prescribe some oral medication. Do not let the child catch a cold or cry, as it will continue to develop the lesion and require surgical treatment, which is not worth the loss.
