adult umbilical hernia symptoms
There are many types of hernias, and most are classified by anatomical location. Read below to learn about the most common types of hernias. Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. They represent approximately two thirds of adult hernias and are much more common in men than in women. They occur in a part of the abdominal wall known as the inguinal canal, where a man's testicles must descend before birth. Umbilical hernias in adults often need surgical repair to avoid serious complications. Photo Credit surgery image by Andrey Rakhmatullin from Fotolia.com. Umbilical hernia, protrusion of the intestine into a weakened opening in the abdominal muscle, occurs more often in infants than adults. Around 2 percent of adults develop an umbilical hernia, M. Velasco of Puerto Rico University Hospital Department of Surgery reported in 1999 in Hernia.. Unlike umbilical hernias in children, which often heal spontaneously, umbilical hernias in adults require surgery to avoid serious complications. Umbilical hernias in adults often need surgical repair to avoid serious complications. Umbilical hernia, protrusion of the intestine into a weakened opening in the abdominal muscle, occurs more often in infants than adults. Unlike umbilical hernias in children, which often heal spontaneously, umbilical hernias in adults require surgery to avoid serious complications. An umbilical hernia in adults usually occurs when too much pressure is put on a weak section of the stomach muscles, due to factors including: 1  being overweight. 2  frequent pregnancies.  multiple gestation pregnancies (having twins, triplets, etc.) Umbilical hernias occur near the bellybutton or navel, which has a natural weakness from the blood vessels of the umbilical cord. These hernias may occur in infants at or just after birth and may resolve by three or four years of age. However, the area of weakness can persist throughout life and can occur in men, women, and children at any time. In adults, umbilical hernias will not resolve and may progressively worsen over time. They are sometimes caused by abdominal pressure due to being overweight, excessive coughing, or pregnancy. The telltale symptom is a swelling or bulge near the umbilical area — a symptom that isn’t present when your baby is relaxed. Adults can get umbilical hernias as well. The symptoms are the same — a swelling or bulge near the navel area that can be very painful. Treatment usually is required. What Causes Umbilical Hernias? An umbilical hernia occurs when the opening in the stomach muscle that allows the umbilical cord to pass through fails to close completely. Umbilical hernias are most common in babies, according to the Mayo Clinic, but they can also occur in adults. Babies’ umbilical cords pass through a small opening in their stomach muscles. In most cases, the hole closes soon after birth. An umbilical hernia occurs when the stomach muscles don’t join completely and the intestine or other tissues bulge through this weak spot around the belly button (umbilicus). 1 The most common sign is a bulge or swelling in the area of the navel. You may be able to see the lump, or you may feel it when you gently press on your navel.  The bulge may get bigger when you bend, cough, or strain to have a bowel movement. The bulge may get smaller and hurt less when you lie down. What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia is a bulge through the abdominal muscles in the area of the navel (belly button). The hernia may contain tissue from the abdomen, part of an organ (such as the intestine), or fluid. Umbilical hernias usually happen because of a hole or a weak area in the muscles of the abdominal wall. This can happen at any age. Umbilical hernias happen more often in women than in men.
Swelling or bulge near the navel area