Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia forms near the belly button when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. In adults, these often enlarge over time.
About umbilical hernias
An umbilical hernia is a hernia that forms at or near the belly button when tissue pushes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall. In adults, they usually do not close on their own.
Dr. Talbert can determine whether repair is needed based on size, symptoms, and risk, and recommends it when the hernia is painful, growing, or hard to push back in.
Answers from Dr. Talbert
An umbilical hernia is a hernia that forms at or near the belly button when tissue pushes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall.
Adult umbilical hernias usually do not close on their own. A surgeon can determine whether repair is needed based on size, symptoms, and risk.
Repair may be recommended if the hernia is painful, growing, difficult to push back in, or at risk for becoming trapped.
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