How does a hernia look like in a newborn
How does a hernia look like in a newborn
Almost every young mother has a lot of questions in the first days and months of the baby's life. And quite often these questions concern umbilical hernia, which may require urgent medical consultation.
What is the umbilical hernia? How does she look?
If you believe statistics, the umbilical herniais found in every fifth baby. As for the defect of the umbilical ring, it happens in almost all newborns. What is the umbilical hernia? This is the protrusion of the internal organs under the skin in the navel. The reason for this may be the non-healing of the aponeurosis of the umbilical ring. The hernia is felt in the tummy of the baby as a soft ball. If the umbilical ring is very wide, and the hernia is large, then peristalsis of the intestine can be seen. This is very frightening for young parents, and the child does not feel any discomfort. As a rule, the umbilical hernia does not cause indispositions. The diagnosis is made by the pediatrician who watches the child. In the future, he can refer you to a surgeon for recommendations. Hernia is one of the most common surgical diseases of newborns. There is a myth that it arises from the fact that the umbilical cord was incorrectly bandaged in the maternity hospital. In fact, this indicates immaturity of the body. How to treat an umbilical hernia?
If you find an umbilical hernia in a baby, do notit is worth immediately panicking and worrying. Of course, you need to show the child to the doctor as soon as possible. He will conduct an examination, determine the condition of the hernia and prescribe a cure. It must be remembered that such a hernia, unlike, for example, inguinal hernia in children, can pass by itself, without surgical intervention. Over time, with the proper development of the child, the abdominal wall is strengthened, resulting in the umbilical ring is closed. Even from the third week of life, the doctor can prescribe massage and exercise therapy. It will be best to contact a masseur who can work with children who have this disease. Exercises that includes exercise therapy are conducted under the supervision of the trainer and only after the correction of the hernia. Very useful will be such an action as laying the baby on the stomach. This prevents the protrusion of the hernia, contributes to the escape of gases and stimulates the activity of the child. But it is important to remember that the surface on which you put the baby should be firm. Another method is treatment - patching. This procedure is performed by the surgeon, and only after the umbilical wound heals. Thanks to her hernial protrusion is melted, and the patch retains it in this position for quite a long time. If by five years no methods of treatment have yielded positive results, then a surgical intervention is performed. Naturally, if the hernia is too large and prone to infringement, or the child is experiencing difficulties because of it, then the operation is possible and at an earlier age.
