Problem
Umbilical hernia
Other Names:
Umbilical cord rupture Nature:
An umbilical hernia is a health condition where the abdominal wall behind the navel is damaged. It may cause the navel to bulge outwards—the bulge consisting of abdominal fat from the greater omentum or occasionally parts of the small intestine. The bulge can often be pressed back through the hole in the abdominal wall, and may "pop out" when coughing or otherwise acting to increase intra-abdominal pressure. Treatment is surgical, and surgery may be performed for cosmetic as well as health-related reasons.
Broader Problems:
HerniaPerinatal mortalityPregnancy disorders Related Problems:
Abdominal wall defects of the newborn Subject(s):
Biosciences → GrowthMedicine → Malformations
Societal Problems → Failure
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST