Question
A 40-day-old male infant is experiencing symptoms of a distended umbilical hernia and difficulty in defecation. How should one handle the issue of an umbilical hernia?
Answer
An umbilical hernia occurs when abdominal contents protrude through a weak area in the umbilical region of the abdominal wall. Since the umbilical region is the last part of the abdominal wall to close in infants, this type of umbilical hernia is relatively common during infancy and may be caused by a hernia. An umbilical hernia can lead to pressure on the intestinal wall and impaired blood circulation, with severe cases potentially causing intestinal ischemia and necrosis. Avoiding activities that increase abdominal pressure after birth can help reduce the incidence rate.