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Dr. Achal Agrawal, a leading Umbilical Hernia Surgeon in Indore, provides advanced treatment for umbilical hernia. With expertise in minimally invasive surgery, he ensures safe procedures and quick recovery.

What is Umbilical Hernia?

An Umbilical Hernia occurs when part of your intestine bulges through the opening in your abdominal muscles near your bellybutton (navel). Umbilical hernias are frequently benign and common.
Infants are most frequently affected by umbilical hernias, but adults can also get them. When a baby cries and the bellybutton pops out, an umbilical hernia may be very noticeable in the baby. A classic indication of an umbilical hernia is this.
Although some remain open until the fifth year or longer, umbilical hernias in children frequently resolve on their own within the first two years of life. Adult-onset umbilical hernias are more likely to require surgical correction.

If you suspect you or your child has an umbilical hernia, it is important to seek medical attention to determine the appropriate treatment.

Symptoms of Umbilical Hernia

The symptoms of an umbilical hernia may include:

A bulge or swelling near the navel, which may become more noticeable when standing, coughing, or straining.
Pain or discomfort, especially when lifting heavy objects, coughing, or bending over.
Redness or discoloration of the skin around the navel.
Nausea or vomiting, if the hernia is causing a blockage in the intestine.
In rare cases, a hernia can become incarcerated or strangulated, which can cause severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and require emergency medical attention.

Causes of Umbilical Hernia

The umbilical cord travels through a tiny gap in the baby’s abdominal muscles during gestation. Normally, the door closes shortly after birth. An umbilical hernia may develop at birth or later in life if the muscles in the abdominal wall’s midline don’t fully fuse together.

Treatment Options for Umbilical Hernia

Open Umbilical Hernia Repair

Open surgery is the traditional approach to hernia repair surgery. A surgeon makes an incision over the hernia to expose the area and repair it directly.

Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive method. A surgeon makes several small incisions, about a half-inch long, to access the site. Through one incision, they place a small camera called a laparoscope that projects to a screen. Through the others, they operate with long, narrow tools, while watching the screen.

Robotic Umbilical Hernia Repair

Robotic surgery for hernia repair is another minimally invasive method. Robotic surgery also uses small incisions, long tools and a laparoscope. The difference is that the surgeon operates the tools by controlling robotic hands from a computer console.