Question
My child is one year old, and recently, they have been crying and not wanting to eat milk at night. After a hospital visit, the doctor initially diagnosed it as a navel hernia, and I am very worried. I don’t know the specific symptoms of a navel hernia. Can it be treated on my own?
Answer
Navel hernia is a common condition that occurs during infancy, characterized as a congenital abdominal wall deformity. It refers to a part of the intestine protruding through a defect in the abdominal wall at the navel; the protruding intestine is covered only by a thin, transparent film composed of amniotic and peritoneal membranes. The incidence rate among newborns is 1 in 3,200 to 10,000, and it is more common in boys. Please do not worry excessively; it can be specifically treated!