Why does she have an umbilical cord?

The article was consulted professionally by Master, Dr Vu Quoc Anh – Pediatrician – Pediatrics – Newborn Department – Share99 Da Nang International Health Hub.

Umbilical convexity is a condition that occurs in babies. The lack of knowledge makes many mothers do not know how to fix it leading to unfortunate cases. There is no obvious cause for the child to have an umbilical hernia, but according to statistics, convex umbilical cord disease in babies is more common in premature babies, babies born with low weight. The percentage of girls with convex umbilical defects is also higher than that of boys.

1. Why are babies susceptible to convex umbilical defects?

Convex umbilical cord in babies caused by umbilical hernia. When the child has an umbilical hernia, part of the organ leaves its normal position and then burrows out of the umbilical cord (when the newborn, the umbilical cord is not closed because it is the nutrient path from the placenta into the baby's body), forming a pronounced bulging mass in the abdomen. When your child cries loudly, trying to take a turn or twist herself, she will see more clearly her bulging navel.

2. Symptoms of babies with umbilical hernia lead to convex navel

Immediately after the first weeks after birth that umbilical hernia can be detected in the child. However, some children have to come to grow up to be clearly visible. The symptoms of umbilical hernia that lead to a convex umbilical cord condition in a child are:

  • There is bulging tissue in the area under the skin in the umbilical area.
  • When the child sits, standing upright will see more clearly or when the child has strong abdominal muscles such as crying, coughing.
  • With her hands slightly pressed, she can push part of the convex tissue inside.
  • These tissues are not the same size in each child, usually they are less than 2.5cm small.
  • The child does not feel pain.

3. Is the provex navel in babies dangerous?

In most cases, the baby's convex navel does not pose a danger to the health and life of the child. Convex umbilical cord disease also does not cause pain, does not lead to other complications even without taking a cure. However, it has a great influence on aesthetic factors, especially for girls, this problem is exacerbated.

Why does she have an umbilical cord?

Umbilical cord disease in children

Convex umbilical cord disease in babies due to umbilical hernia will cure itself when the baby is 1 year old or older, there are also many cases when the baby at the age of 4,5 years old the navel is less convex, when the hole in the abdominal wall has been closed. In rare cases, the convex navel consists of a number of other manifestations that may be a sign of a choking hernia, endangering the baby's life. The baby needs immediate surgery.

Choking hernia is a condition where part of the intestine is trapped in the hernia. Children will now be accompanied by vomiting, pain, abdominal obstruction in the umbilical cord area. When the mother takes the baby to the doctor, the doctor can easily push the hernia mass in the navel inside, but parents absolutely must not do this at home.

4. How to treat convex umbilical cords for babies

Usually, the umbilical ring closes before the baby is 1 year old and the child does not need treatment or will shrink gradually as the child grows older. However, in some cases, the mother should take the baby to surgery:

  • The child is 5 years old but still finds the umbilical cord has not closed.
  • The convex tissue is too large or makes the child uncomfortable.
  • Children with choking hernias need immediate surgery. (This is usually quite rare)
  • Despite growing up, the young navel still convex looks out of aesthetics
  • After surgery the child can be discharged immediately and cared for at home, parents should not be too worried.

5. How to prevent convex umbilical cord in a child

  • Limit the baby's crying, screaming to limit the pressure from the abdomen on the navel – the cause of the provex navel. Pick your baby up and hold her up.
  • Avoid constipation your child by changing her high-fiber nutrition. Give them papaya soup, sweet potato soup to help them more easily digest.
  • Massage the abdominal wall gently for the baby every day.

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Master. Dr Vu Quoc Anh has nearly 10 years of experience as an inpatient and treating doctor at Hue Central Health Hub and Da Nang Obstetrics and Gynecology Health Hub. Currently, he is a Pediatrician at Share99 Da Nang International Health Hub.

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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