Treatment Options for An Umbilical Hernia
No Treatment
Many cases of umbilical hernias tend to be mild and do not require treatment. They tend to go away or close on their own by the time children reach 1 or 2 years old and resolve when they reach 4 or 5 years old. The precise timing can vary, depending on the medical history, general health, child’s age, and whether the lump is strangulated or reducible.
An umbilical hernia might need surgery in the following cases:
– It does not resolve when children reach 4 or 5 years old
– It becomes larger over time
– It gets too big and affects your daily lives. [6]
