Question
I recently noticed my daughter’s navel is bulging and I am worried about it. How should I handle a baby’s bulging navel?
Answer
In most cases, a baby’s bulging navel will naturally heal as the umbilical fascia ring gradually contracts before the age of two. To avoid increasing abdominal pressure, it is important to prevent the child from crying excessively or constipating. Conservative treatment with a hernia belt can be considered. This condition may be a manifestation of an umbilical hernia, caused by long-term increased abdominal pressure. It is recommended to take the child to a regular hospital for an examination as soon as possible to identify the cause and adopt compressive treatment. If the condition does not naturally return to normal, surgical treatment may be necessary.