Question
What is the cause of a prolapsed navel in children?
Answer
According to reports, children with umbilical hernias are more susceptible to developing an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is an abdominal hernia where abdominal contents protrude through a weak spot in the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord lacks fatty tissue, with fatty tissue directly connecting the outermost layer of skin and fascia to the peritoneum, making it the weakest part of the entire abdominal wall. Most umbilical hernias heal spontaneously within a year through gradual contraction of the umbilical fascial ring. It is important to avoid behaviors that increase abdominal pressure, such as loud crying and constipation.