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How the umbilical cord is clamped or cut after birth has no effect on whether an umbilical hernia will develop or not develop. See a GP if you think you have a hernia. They may refer you to hospital for surgical treatment, if necessary. An umbilical hernia happens when part of a child’s intestines bulges through the abdominal wall inside the belly button. It shows up as a bump under the belly button. The hernia isn’t painful and most don’t cause any problems, according to Kids Health. This occurs in about 20% of babies, which was more common than I realized. My baby with her hernia showing through her onesie. How to get rid of them As an unborn baby develops during pregnancy, there is a small opening in the abdominal muscles. After birth, this opening closes. But sometimes, these muscles don’t fully close. A small opening is left. A loop of intestine can then move into the opening between the belly muscles. This causes an umbilical hernia. Which children are at risk for a hernia? In some cases, they may refer you to a nearby hospital for an ultrasound scan to confirm the diagnosis or assess the extent of the problem.

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Once fully awake your child will be able to have a drink and something to eat. Painkillers will be given as needed, usually paracetamol and / or ibuprofen.Are you visiting the hospital? Our wards and admissions section has details of where to go and what to expect. If required, hernias can be treated in an operation under general anaesthetic, lasting between 30 minutes and an hour. In many cases, this can be as day surgery – a child will arrive at the hospital, have the operation and be able to go home on the same day. Occasionally a child will need to stay in hospital overnight. 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?

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A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Paracetamol (‘Calpol’) and / or ibuprofen (‘Brufen’ or ‘Junifen’) should be given to prevent pain. Please follow the instructions on the bottle. the content of your hernia – if the hernia contains a part of your bowel, muscle or other tissue, there may be a risk of strangulation or obstruction You should go to your nearest A&E straight away if you have a hernia and you develop any of the following symptoms: Femoral hernias also happen when fatty tissue or part of your bowel pokes through into your groin at the top of your inner thigh.

What causes a hernia in a child?

Make sure you discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with your surgeon in detail before having the operation. More information

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laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) – this is a less invasive, but more difficult, technique where several smaller cuts are made, allowing the surgeon to use various special instruments to repair the hernia

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It comes and goes (particularly noticeable if the baby is crying or straining but disappears when settled) This is a painless scan where high-frequency sound waves are used to create an image of part of the inside of the body. Ikeda H, Yamamoto H, Fujino J, Kisaki Y, Uchida H, Ishimaru Y, Hasumi T, Hamajima A. Pediatr Surg Int. 2004 Feb; 20(2):105-7. Epub 2004 Mar 11. If surgery is planned, parents will receive information about how to prepare children for the operation in the admission letter and booklet. The child should not have anything to eat or drink beforehand for the amount of time specified in the letter or telephone call. It is important to follow these instructions - otherwise the child’s operation may need to be delayed or even cancelled.