O que causa a hérnia umbilical?

O que causa a hérnia umbilical?

Esse tipo de hérnia se desenvolve quando uma porção do revestimento do abdômen, de parte do intestino e/ou fluido do abdômen se acumula através do músculo da parede abdominal. Comum em bebês, a hérnia surge exatamente no local da cicatriz umbilical, geralmente, quando uma alça intestinal atravessa o tecido muscular.

Como aliviar a dor da hérnia umbilical?

Nos adultos, o tratamento cirúrgico permite resolver o problema e deste modo evitar possíveis complicações. Alguns medicamentos podem ser prescritos para aliviar a dor (como o paracetamol, por exemplo). Contudo, a única opção para resolver de forma definitiva o problema é realizar tratamento cirúrgico.

What is the recovery time for an umbilical hernia?

Recovery for those is about 4 weeks. Recovery for small umbilical hernias and those fixed laparoscopically is about 2 1/2 weeks. During that time, you shouldn't lift heavy objects, or the hernia could recur.

How painful is an umbilical hernia?

Umbilical hernia may cause mild pain or burning at the site which increases with activities that increase abdominal pressure such as having a bowel movement or cough. If the hernia incarcerates, pain increases.

Do umbilical hernias always need surgery?

No, umbilical hernias do not always need surgery. You may need surgery for your umbilical hernia when it: Produces pain. Is bigger than ½ inch. Is strangulated.

What is the best surgery for umbilical hernia?

Since no hernia can heal on its own, surgical repair is required. The option for most umbilical hernias is open surgery since the hole is usually very small. Laparoscopic surgery can be used for umbilical hernias but is usually reserved for recurrent or very large umbilical hernias.