A hernia which bulges at the navel, usually in young children.
A pushing out of the abdominal wall because of weakness near the navel, a condition common among infants that also sometimes occurs in women after childbirth.
Protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a weakness in the abdominal wan near the umbilicus; it often closes spontaneously after birth, but large hernias may require surgical closure.
A hernia occurring at the navel, seen mostly in children. Usually it requires no therapy if small and asymptomatic. Umbilical hernia usually resolves when the child begins to walk (and muscles strengthen).
A gentle bulge at the belly button (navel) resulting from the pushing out of abdominal contents through a vulnerable spot in the abdominal wall. These umbilical hernias are frequent among newborns, happening twice as frequently in boys compared to girls. The bulge becomes more pronounced when the infant cries and might lead to mild discomfort. Typically, umbilical hernias resolve naturally before the child reaches two years old. However, if a hernia persists beyond the age of four, surgical intervention might be necessary.
Umbilical hernias can occasionally emerge in adults, particularly in women following childbirth. Surgical intervention might be necessary if the hernia is sizeable, persistent, or causing a noticeable deformity.