UMBILICAL HERNIA

I am a 40-year-old woman observing a bulge at the naval / belly button area. When I stand bulge increases in size and it is also associated with pain.

It has a very specific symptom that the bulge disappears when I lie down on the bed.

I went to my family doctor and he suspected an umbilical hernia. 

I was referred to Dr. ASHISH VASHISTHA, SENIOR DIRECTOR HOD, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY & ROBOTICS at  MAX HOSPITAL SAKET DELHI. He evaluated my case and diagnosed it as a small umbilical hernia with the intestine getting struck off and on. 

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN explained in detail about Umbilical Hernia:-

An umbilical hernia occurs when tissue bulges out through an opening in muscles on the abdomen near the naval or belly button (umbilicus ). About 8-12% of abdominal wall hernias are umbilical hernias.

Common symptoms of umbilical hernias are:-

·       Visible bulge on abdomen especially when coughing or putting strain on it.

·      Pain at bulge site which increases on standing

·      Vomiting

·      Abdominal distention

·      If you feel intense pain at the hernia site then maybe it is getting obstructed.

·      This is a surgical emergency and requires immediate treatment.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI Explains Why do Umbilical hernia occur:-

Why does an Umbilical hernia occur?

–     70-80 %of umbilical hernias are acquired

–     Other factors  for umbilical Hernia are –

–     Obesity

–     Multiple pregnancy-

–     Ascites

–   Stretching of abdominal musculature and excessive adiposity separate muscles and facilitate the development of hernia

Umbilical hernias can complicate

Incarcerated hernias:–

When the small intestine gets stuck in hernia site leading to small bowel obstruction.

 Strangulated hernias-

 –     When the blood supply to the intestine is cut off and the intestine dies it is a medical emergency.

Dr. Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains the diagnosis of umbilical hernias:-

–     Physical examination.

–     CT Scan abdomen

–     MRI Abdomen

Dr. Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Management:-

Management:-

–     Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgical repair is the best treatment.

Dr. AshishVashistha did  Robotic mesh Hernia Repair Surgery. I am discharged fromthe hospital and very happy to start my routine life.