Umbilical Hernia: What is Umbilical Hernia and Why Does It Occur?
Hernias are very common affections and millions of people suffer from them. They appear when a muscular wall is weakened and the organ that is near that muscular wall protrudes through a tear that it creates in it because of the pressure it puts on the muscular fiber. Both young babies and elder people can suffer from hernia, and it has several different forms. One of these forms is umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia is the least dangerous type of hernia and it is encountered at new born babies because of a problem with the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord is a strong tube that has the role of transporting vital substances from the mother to the child while he is still inside her. This tube enters the child’s body through the belly button, a small hole in the abdomen designed exactly for this purpose. After the child’s birth the doctors remove the umbilical cord and the belly button hole usually closes. In some cases, it doesn’t close, and the tissue that is underneath it protrudes t
