Question

A 40-day-old child’s navel bulges when crying, and there’s no problem when not crying. Is it a hernia? How should it be treated? The child cries for a while every night just before going to bed. Can hernia cause abdominal pain? Can hernia be cured?

Answer

This condition in the child may be abdominal discomfort caused by a hernia. It is recommended to consult a doctor in the general surgery department of the hospital for an early diagnosis and treatment.