He's got a hernia!

Cynister · June 29th, 2004, 06:39 PM

I took my son to the Dr. today because his belly button is sticking out as if something was pushing it out from the inside. Also if you push on it, it kinda makes a squishing noise. Turns out he's got an umbilical hernia caused from the stomach muscles in the middle not being developed yet & the ones on the side developing & pushing forward. She tells me this is pretty common but usually goes away by age 2! Some not til age 5! Anyone else have this?

Sherry · June 29th, 2004, 06:43 PM

2 of my kids do

My son is now 7yrs and still has it. After age 6 they recommend surgery.
My daughter now 10 mths, has one too, so, we will wait that one out as well.

I havent fixed my son's yet, but will soon. I had one too while prego with daughter, I of course had to have surgery. It wasnt too bad, so try not to worry. I hear its very common in smaller children etc...

Stacy · June 29th, 2004, 07:52 PM

I add to have hernia surgery when I was 2 weeks old. Mine, however, wasn't umbilical it was my ovary. I guess it had gotten twisted or something. I had to have it removed.

Melissa · June 29th, 2004, 08:44 PM

My nephews had little hernias too. Theirs went away by themselves.

Mandi · June 30th, 2004, 10:24 AM

My first daughter had one... a huge one actually. I thought for sure it'd not go away on it's own. But by about 6 months it had diminished greatly, and by 9 months it was totally gone. I can tell you that it bothered me alot more than it bothered her.

It just looked so painful but she didn't even seem to notice it.

Here is a pic (sorry about the quality!) of hers. You can see how huge it was.

Sherry · June 30th, 2004, 01:38 PM

WOW that is huge, my kids just had a "depression" where theirs were.. Nothing sticking out except belly button, and that was only a little bit

Mandi · June 30th, 2004, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherry

WOW that is huge, my kids just had a "depression" where theirs were.. Nothing sticking out except belly button, and that was only a little bit

Yeah, it was pretty nasty, wasn't it?

As a first time Mom it freaked me out pretty bad.

Cynister · June 30th, 2004, 06:06 PM

Wow, thanks Mandi & Melissa for some reassuring stories that it does have a chance of going away. Nicolai's isn't as large as your daughter's, Mandi & you're right, it doesn't appear to hurt him at all. I did get nervous at hearing it squish when you touch it at first. I think his stick out about 1/2-3/4 of an inch.

LisaM · June 30th, 2004, 07:12 PM

My son's was alot smaller than the picture, but it went away about at 8 months of age.

Lisa

Caurie · July 2nd, 2004, 11:37 AM

My son Brice also has an umbilical hernia. It is quite large and at 8 months has not gotten smaller (we actually think it is protruding more) It does not cause him any pain, but we are always checking it (especially if he is fussy) as in rare instances an intestinal strangulation can occur. We were also advised by his doctor to avoid anything besides a diaper across his belly - so he only wears one piece outfits. He will probably need surgery at age 2 according to his doctor. Here is a pic:

**sheila** · July 2nd, 2004, 11:39 AM

Maggie still has a little one at age 2. Its the depression kind, and you really can't notice it unless you feel for it.

I found out when the found hers that all babies are born with them... the muscles have to be herniated in order for things to pass through the umbilical cord.

Cynister · July 2nd, 2004, 02:11 PM

Help me out here. What is intestinal strangulation?

Mandi · July 3rd, 2004, 10:44 AM

http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanu...fg/fg132_1.jsp

Cynister · July 3rd, 2004, 09:03 PM

Wow that looks painful!

June 29th, 2004, 06:39 PM	#1
Cynister Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	He's got a hernia! I took my son to the Dr. today because his belly button is sticking out as if something was pushing it out from the inside. Also if you push on it, it kinda makes a squishing noise. Turns out he's got an umbilical hernia caused from the stomach muscles in the middle not being developed yet & the ones on the side developing & pushing forward. She tells me this is pretty common but usually goes away by age 2! Some not til age 5! Anyone else have this?

June 29th, 2004, 08:44 PM	#4
Melissa is going to Vegas baby. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CO Springs Posts: 11,885	My nephews had little hernias too. Theirs went away by themselves. __________________ We're homeowners! An updated journal...

June 30th, 2004, 10:24 AM	#5
Mandi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 14,413	My first daughter had one... a huge one actually. I thought for sure it'd not go away on it's own. But by about 6 months it had diminished greatly, and by 9 months it was totally gone. I can tell you that it bothered me alot more than it bothered her. It just looked so painful but she didn't even seem to notice it. Here is a pic (sorry about the quality!) of hers. You can see how huge it was. __________________

July 2nd, 2004, 11:39 AM	#11
sheila Seriously Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: right by Lisa's side Posts: 16,175	Maggie still has a little one at age 2. Its the depression kind, and you really can't notice it unless you feel for it. I found out when the found hers that all babies are born with them... the muscles have to be herniated in order for things to pass through the umbilical cord. __________________

July 3rd, 2004, 10:44 AM	#13
Mandi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 14,413	http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanu...fg/fg132_1.jsp __________________

June 29th, 2004, 06:43 PM	#2
Sherry Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,399	2 of my kids do My son is now 7yrs and still has it. After age 6 they recommend surgery. My daughter now 10 mths, has one too, so, we will wait that one out as well. I havent fixed my son's yet, but will soon. I had one too while prego with daughter, I of course had to have surgery. It wasnt too bad, so try not to worry. I hear its very common in smaller children etc...

June 29th, 2004, 07:52 PM	#3
Stacy Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 6,000	I add to have hernia surgery when I was 2 weeks old. Mine, however, wasn't umbilical it was my ovary. I guess it had gotten twisted or something. I had to have it removed.

June 30th, 2004, 01:38 PM	#6
Sherry Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,399	WOW that is huge, my kids just had a "depression" where theirs were.. Nothing sticking out except belly button, and that was only a little bit

June 30th, 2004, 06:06 PM	#8
Cynister Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	Wow, thanks Mandi & Melissa for some reassuring stories that it does have a chance of going away. Nicolai's isn't as large as your daughter's, Mandi & you're right, it doesn't appear to hurt him at all. I did get nervous at hearing it squish when you touch it at first. I think his stick out about 1/2-3/4 of an inch.

June 30th, 2004, 07:12 PM	#9
LisaM Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 319	My son's was alot smaller than the picture, but it went away about at 8 months of age. Lisa

July 2nd, 2004, 11:37 AM	#10
Caurie Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 539	My son Brice also has an umbilical hernia. It is quite large and at 8 months has not gotten smaller (we actually think it is protruding more) It does not cause him any pain, but we are always checking it (especially if he is fussy) as in rare instances an intestinal strangulation can occur. We were also advised by his doctor to avoid anything besides a diaper across his belly - so he only wears one piece outfits. He will probably need surgery at age 2 according to his doctor. Here is a pic:

July 2nd, 2004, 02:11 PM	#12
Cynister Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	Help me out here. What is intestinal strangulation?

July 3rd, 2004, 09:03 PM	#14
Cynister Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	Wow that looks painful!

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