Contact our hospital if you notice any of the following signs or symptoms of an umbilical hernia:
Our medical staff at MGM Hospital discusses the following reasons of umbilical hernias:
our team, we recognise risk factors for umbilical hernias and finally treat them by doing the following:
Umbilical hernias are most common in infants — especially premature babies and those with low birth weights. In the United States, black infants appear to have a slightly increased risk of umbilical hernias. The condition affects boys and girls equally.
For adults, being overweight or having multiple pregnancies may increase the risk of developing an umbilical hernia. This type of hernia tends to be more common in women.
At MGM Hospital, our staff take the following precautions to prevent umbilical hernia: