The hernia is noticed as a soft swelling beneath the skin that often protrudes with crying or straining. Depending on the severity, the area varies in size from 1 to 5 centimeters in diameter. Small hernias usually close without treatment by age 1 or 2.
Umbilical hernias are usually painless.
Usually, no treatment is required unless the defect persists past the age of 2 years. Those that persist, are usually successfully treated by surgery. As always, feel free to contact us with any question that you have. We would be happy to answer it for you.