Umbilical hernia in adults and children

Umbilical hernia is a fairly common surgical disease. In the area of the navel a hole is formed, through the thickness of the muscles and beyond the abdominal wall, the internal organs come out. Most often it is the intestine or omentum. The reason for the umbilical hernia is the weakening of the walls of the peritoneum and the umbilical ring. When acting on the umbilical ring of unfavorable factors, it can expand and thereby further contribute to a hernia.

Umbilical hernia in adults can appear at any age. Of course, a significant factor in countering hernia is good abdominal muscles, but they can not always save from the onset of the disease. Usually in the first stage of hernia in its size is small. In the prone position, the umbilical hernia in adults is easily set. Nevertheless, do not be reassured that the problem will always be solved this way. The umbilical ring wilts more and more with time, thereby increasing its diameter. Over time, large umbilical organs will fall into such an umbilical ring. The first is the omentum, and then the loops of the small intestine. In this case, immediate treatment is required. Note, the treatment of umbilical hernia without surgery is impossible. The walls of the muscles must be sutured, so that there is no longer the possibility of relapse of the disease. If you use the methods of traditional medicine, you can delay the process and lead to more severe consequences (infringement, peritonitis). Usually, hernia surgery is quick and without complications, so you should not be afraid of surgery and delay it.

Umbilical hernia in adults often occurs due to the weakness of the muscles of the umbilical ring. At the same time, the weak muscles of the abdominal press aggravate the situation . Hernial protrusion can occur when lifting a heavy load, straining when sneezing. A weak umbilical ring can be from birth, because of poor motor activity, as well as to this pathology leads to a refusal to exercise, pregnancy, overweight, sudden weight loss, the consequences of surgery, belly trauma. All these reasons can provoke the appearance of a hernia in adults.

The hernia itself becomes visible to the naked eye, therefore it is difficult to miss the signs of the umbilical hernia. Most often there is an elevation in the navel zone. In the prone position this protrusion is significantly reduced or disappears completely. Also on the hernia is an increase in the umbilical ring. It is noteworthy that in the first stage the hernia can not give pain, so it is important not to miss the visual symptoms of the disease. If the hernia has passed to the neglected stage, then patients may be burdened with eructations, constipation, nausea, and irregular urination.

Umbilical hernia in adults can lead to infringement of hernia contents. This happens when patients start the disease and do not go to the doctor. Pinched, in turn, threatens peritonitis, gangrene, the appearance of adhesions and necrosis of hernial contents. In this case, a fatal outcome may occur , unless urgent measures are taken.

At birth, babies can also have a hernia - they are called congenital, due to an intrauterine defect of the umbilical ring. Children's hernias are much easier to treat - the newborn is crisscrossed by the umbilical ring in a cross-way and in this way the muscles of the peritoneum become stronger after a while, and the hernia does not protrude. However, sometimes such treatment is not enough and then it is necessary to resort to surgical intervention.

Both adults and children with a hernia or suspected on it should take preventive measures. During pregnancy, women should wear a bandage, children from a young age practice abdominal muscles, and adults - to maintain normal weight and not lift weights. In this case, you can avoid surgery.