A good blood supply is necessary for the intestine to be healthy and function properly. Hernias usually occur in newborns, but may not be noticeable for several weeks or months after birth. Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum. The swelling may be more noticeable when the baby cries, and may get smaller or go away when the baby relaxes. If your physician pushes gently on this bulge when the child is calm and lying down, it will usually get smaller or go back into the abdomen.
Umbilical hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the belly-button area.
The swelling may be more noticeable when the baby cries, and may get smaller or go away when the baby relaxes. If your physician pushes gently on this bulge when the child is calm and lying down, it will usually get smaller or go back into the abdomen. If the hernia is not reducible, then the loop of intestine may be caught in the weakened area of abdominal muscle. The symptoms of a hernia may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child s physician for a diagnosis.