Hernia umbilical-Hernia umbilical - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic (2024)

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What is the main cause of umbilical hernia? ›

If the muscles don't join together completely in the midline of the abdominal wall, an umbilical hernia may appear at birth or later in life. In adults, too much abdominal pressure contributes to umbilical hernias. Causes of increased pressure in the abdomen include: Obesity.

A hernia that occurs in the belly button area is called an umbilical hernia. A hernia that occurs in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia.

Pain or discomfort in your groin, especially when bending over, coughing or lifting. A heavy or dragging sensation in your groin. Weakness or pressure in your groin. Occasionally, pain and swelling around the testicl*s when the protruding intestine descends into the scrotum.

sudden, severe pain that's getting worse. pain when you press on the hernia. nausea and vomiting. the skin around the hernia is red or purple.

For adults, surgery is typically recommended to avoid possible complications, especially if the umbilical hernia gets bigger or becomes painful. During surgery, a small incision is made near the bellybutton.

Like other hernias, an umbilical hernia in an adult will not go away or get better without treatment. Umbilical hernias carry the risk of becoming stuck or “incarcerated,” which could cause strong pain, nausea, vomiting, or the inability to pass gas from the rectum.

Your surgeon will most often make a curved surgical cut following the natural skin lines under your belly button. Your surgeon will find your hernia and separate it from the tissues around it. Then your surgeon will gently push the contents of the hernia (either fat or intestine) back into the abdomen.

Emotional stress can't cause a hernia, but emotional stress is related to hernias in other ways. Finding a lump on your body can cause you to worry that it's something else, like a tumor. And the pain from your hernia can get in the way of your daily life and physical activities, which can cause emotional stress.

What else can be mistaken for a hernia? While a hernia is the cause for most people who experience lumps in their abdomen, there are several other possibilities such as a hematoma, lipoma, a gynecological issue in women, or an undescended testicl* in newborn boys.

How can I shrink my hernia naturally? ›

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should seek emergency medical advice: Discolouration of the bulge, such as becoming red, purple, or generally darker than usual. Changes to the hernia, for example, if it becomes firm, tender, or if it cannot be pushed back in. Pain that worsens or comes on suddenly.

A hernia usually does not go away without surgery. Non-surgical approaches such as wearing a corset, binder, or truss may exert gentle pressure on the hernia and keep it in place. These methods may ease the pain or discomfort and may be used if you are not fit for the surgery or awaiting surgery.

Most umbilical hernias are nothing to worry about, and go away without medical treatment by the time a child is 4–5 years old. Surgery is done only if: The hernia doesn't close by age 4 or 5. The hernia becomes incarcerated (can't be easily reduced).

In the early stages, it's possible to push the protruding tissue back in place temporarily. In medical terms, a bulge that can be pushed back in place is known as a “reducible” hernia. When the condition worsens, the lump can no longer be pushed back.