Abdominal hernia, or umbilical hernia, occurs when organs or tissues protrude through a weakened\u00a0<\/span>muscle wall of the abdominal cavity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When this happens, you will see a sac coming out of your abdominal wall, which may contain pieces of your small intestines and colon.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The weakness generally occurs in different layers of the abdominal wall,<\/span>\u00a0which contains several muscles and tissues.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Once the pressure gradient gets disrupted, the intestinal tissues protrude through the abdominal wall.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment options\u00a0<\/span><\/b>of<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>umbilical<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>hernia<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t As with many types of hernia<\/span>s<\/span>, the exact causes of this condition are still unclear.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, some of the r<\/span><\/b>isk factors include:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Obesity<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 overweight\u00a0<\/span>infants and adults<\/span>\u00a0are at a greater risk of developing\u00a0<\/span>hernia<\/span>\u00a0due to the added pressure\u00a0<\/span>on their abdomen<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sedentary lifestyle<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 sedentary lifestyle will inevitably lead to weak core muscles. As a result, you will be prone to developing\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>hernia<\/span>\u00a0after\u00a0<\/span>pressure disruption<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Coughing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>people who have<\/span>\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0chronic cough are more prone to umbilical hernia since this symptom modifies the pressure across the abdominal wall.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Multiple pregnancies<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0carrying more than one baby increases the risk of umbilical hernia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The signs and symptoms of\u00a0<\/span>umbilical\u00a0<\/span>hernia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Due to the\u00a0<\/span>areas<\/span>\u00a0affected by this condition, the signs and symptoms vary from one patient to another.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the common signs and symptoms of\u00a0<\/span><\/b>hernia<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you<\/span>\u00a0experience any unusual symptoms, you<\/span>\u00a0need to consult with a doctor as soon as possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Note that the treatment of umbilical hernia is not always required; however, if your doctor concludes that you need surgery, here are the available options:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Surgery\u00a0<\/span><\/b>is the gold<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>standard treatment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span><\/b>hernia<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Common procedures include\u00a0<\/span>laparoscopy and open surgery.<\/span>\u00a0The surgery usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unlike open surgery, laparoscopy only requires a few incisions in the abdominal wall, where small tubes equipped with cameras and a source of light get inserted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that\u00a0<\/span>Dr. Prashanth J V<\/span>\u00a0is one of the best surgeons in India<\/span>\u00a0who provides\u00a0<\/span>laparoscopy<\/span>-guided treatments for hernia<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>This treatment is effective, safe, and minimally-invasive.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Abdominal h<\/span>ernia<\/span>\u00a0is a very common condition that affects millions of people around the world. Treating\u00a0<\/span>the hernia<\/span>\u00a0is a multistep process that involves medical and surgical treatments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We hope that this article managed to highlight the causes, symptoms, and treatments of\u00a0<\/span>hernia<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you still have any questions, concerns, or anything that you want to add to this article, please don\u2019t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comment section below or reach out to us by clicking on this link – Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. 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