1 Symptoms of an ailment

Any normal parent will immediately notice an unusual neoplasm near the navel of his baby in the form of a small tubercle. It can appear as a result of a long strong crying or attempts. If, with a slight pressure on this tubercle, it disappears, then the disease is not serious, and the usual treatment will help get rid of it, if the pathology does not pass, it can mean that the loop of the small intestine is stuck in this position, and in this situationonly the surgeon will help.

Sometimes when you press the hump, you can feel the gurgling, this is normal and does not pose a danger. In a calm state, when the baby lies on its back, the hernia is not visible. But it is necessary to begin to worry if any tension of the child ends with the appearance of a hernia. In this case, it should be shown to his pediatrician or surgeon.

2 Causes of

pathology The navel connects the baby and his mother all nine months of his pre-natal life. Through it, he eats and breathes. But after birth, this connection is cut off, the child's body begins to function independently. After the umbilical cord is cut, the blood vessels that feed it are closed, and for a month the umbilical ring contracts completely.

But under certain conditions this does not happen, and there is a gap between the navel and the abdominal muscles, into which the small intestine falls when the intra-abdominal pressure rises. This can happen for a number of reasons:

1. In the navel area, the muscles are not strong enough to hold the intestine.
2. The connective tissue of the baby is not quite ripe. This effect is most often observed in premature infants.
3. Umbilical hernia accompanies rickety children.
4. The anterior abdominal wall has some kind of congenital pathology.
5. There is a certain pathology in the gastrointestinal tract, causing bloating, flatulence, intestinal colic or constipation.
6. A strong and prolonged cough can cause such a strong tension in the peritoneum and so raise the pressure in the abdominal cavity that the umbilical hernia emerges.

Treatment is chosen only by a doctor. It is based on the severity of the disease, on the overall condition of the small patient and at his age. Independent treatment in this case is impossible.

3 Recommended treatment

Since surgery is used only if the small intestine is pinched between muscles, conservative treatment is mainly used. Its correct application will allow to eliminate in the shortest possible time the causes of its appearance and prevent relapse.

In the complex of such treatment must be present:

1. Turning the baby on the stomach. This exercise not only strengthens the abdominal muscles, but also positively affects the work of the baby's intestines. This needs to be dealt with every day.
2. Therapeutic gymnastics. The complex of exercises for such gymnastics is chosen by the doctor, and it is conducted only under his supervision and with his participation. These exercises are designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles and connective tissue around the umbilical ring.
3. Adhesive bandaging. In some cases, the hernia is fixed with a special plaster. He keeps a gap between the umbilical ring and the muscles of the abdomen and does not allow the intestines to fall out into it. The duration of wearing such a patch is determined by the speed with which this gap overgrows. The doctor should observe this process and decide when to remove the plaster.
4. With a mild hernia, you can wear a special bandage. It is much more convenient than a patch, as it does not cause irritation and is easily removed and dressed.

Very wide application for the treatment of umbilical hernia has a special therapeutic massage. With due diligence and diligence, the mother of the child can, after attending several sessions, herself master this technique. In the future, she can do her child massage 2-3 times a day, no more than half an hour in one session. This will save time and effort on trips to a specialist.

In the complex exercises include the following manipulations:

1. Stroking the tummy of the baby with the palm of the hand clockwise, the navel can not be touched at the same time. There must be at least 10 repetitions.
2. The same movements only in the opposite direction, at least 10 times.
3. Gently pressing on the hernia, make it go into the abdominal cavity.
4. After the hernia has disappeared into the abdominal cavity, the umbilical ring should be massaged by the fingertips with a circular motion, 10 times clockwise and counterclockwise.
5. Having established the index and thumb from opposite sides of the navel, the umbilical ring is squeezed at least 10 times in one approach.

If you follow all the prescriptions of the doctor, the umbilical hernia will pass and will never appear again, as not only the hernia clefts, but the muscles on the abdomen of the child will be much stronger. But we must understand that the exercises should be done at least 3 times a day, daily, otherwise the results of gymnastics and massage will be almost invisible.