Do I Have An Umbilical Hernia?

Do you have a visible bump under the skin by the belly button?

Do you have red, purple, dark or discolored bulge near your navel (belly button)?

Do you have a bulge in the area of your navel that becomes more obvious when you do something that creates pressure in your abdomen, like standing up, crying or coughing?

Do you have a bulge in the area of your navel that becomes more obvious when you strain to pass stool or lift something heavy?

Do you have a bulge in the area of your navel that get smaller when lying down?

Do you feel discomfort or pressure in the area of your navel?

Do you have abdominal pain and tenderness?

Do you have full, round abdomen?

Do you vomit or have constipation?

Do you have a bulge that increases over time?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine protrudes through an opening in the muscles of the abdominal wall near the navel. An umbilical hernia is a relatively common condition that is usually harmless. It most often occurs in children, affecting both boys and girls equally. Umbilical hernias can also occur in adults. An umbilical hernia is most noticeable when you do something that puts pressure on the muscles of the abdominal wall, such as standing upright, coughing, crying, sneezing, or straining during defecation.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a medical condition characterized by the protrusion of the intestine through an opening in the abdominal wall behind the navel, causing the navel to bulge outwards.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a condition in which part of your intestine bulge through your abdominal wall inside the navel. Umbilical hernias are not painful. Umbilical hernias in children usually resolve on their own, while adult umbilical hernias need to be treated surgically. Without treatment, an umbilical hernia will worsen over time. Obese people and people who are straining when lifting weights are prone to umbilical hernias. Surgical treatment is recommended not only for cosmetic reasons, but to prevent complications, especially if the hernia becomes larger over time.