What is characterized by the disease?
The term "hernia" in medicine is the exit or protrusion of an organ from its usual place. The disease can be congenital and acquired, and it is often acquired quite unexpectedly. Roughly speaking, you can go to the restroom with constipation, and get out with a hernia. Often, the disease develops after bronchitis, there are cases when the followers of fitness have acquired a hernia. Umbilical hernia in adults is as common as inguinal (the hernial sac is displaced into the inguinal canal) and abdominal (this type is considered a consequence of various kinds of injuries).
Possible reasons
As you know, the abdominal wall consists of muscles and connective tissue. It performs many functions, almost the main of which is the holding in place of the internal organs. With strong intra-abdominal pressure, so-called hernial gates can form in the wall - an umbilical hernia in adults comes out in them. This exit can be triggered by exorbitant physical activity. Often a person does not even notice the formation of a hernia, this process can be painless. However, it soon begins to grow and becomes noticeable.
Treatment
As already noted above, the appearance of a hernia may be due to the general predisposition of the body. You can be proud of your perfect abs, but do you know that the trained muscles will only support the hernia and make it invisible? Remember the main thing: umbilical hernia in adults is not subject to independent treatment.
Surgical intervention
Surgeons call two ways to get rid of a hernia. The first of them is to tighten the tissues, while the second uses implants. Since the hernia is essentially a hole, it can be closed by tightening the edges or laying on top of the implant. So, if you have been diagnosed with umbilical hernia, surgery is necessary. Hernioplasty is considered the most proven method, that is, plastic, in which the patient's own tissues (muscles and aponeurosis) are used. However, this option has a drawback: after the operation, you will be harassed by severe pain. In addition, any physical activity is prohibited. Laparoscopic surgery is also possible - it is performed through small punctures and is controlled by a tiny video camera.
Hernia in children
An umbilical hernia in adults is a fairly common occurrence. However, it is common among children. The reason in most cases is the special structure of the abdominal wall, due to the anatomical features. In girls, hernia is more common than in boys. The treatment of the disease depends primarily on the age of the small patient. Most often, by the age of three she passes on her own. If the child is older than five, the umbilical ring will no longer close by itself. In this case, the operation is shown. After discharge, you should follow a few recommendations, in particular, give the child a massage (stroking the tummy clockwise, rub the oblique muscles) and briefly lay the baby face down.