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Bulging navel is actually a layman's term for a medical condition called an umbilical hernia. This condition is characterized by the discharge of part of the intestine or fatty tissue from the body through the navel. There are many ways that can be done to deal with bulging navel, one of which is the famous one is with a special bandage.
This plaster is claimed to be able to restore the shape of the bulging belly button back to normal. So, is this method really proven to be effective?
How effective is the plaster for bulging navel?
Umbilical hernia or bulging navel is a condition that can be experienced by children, especially in babies born prematurely. They can increase in size when the child coughs, laughs, or cries. Not only that, the size can also be reduced when the child lies down.
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord connects the mother's body to the fetus through an opening in the fetal abdomen. This opening should be closed after the baby is born, but in some babies the abdominal muscles in the navel area are sometimes unable to close completely.
The muscular walls of the stomach eventually become weak and unable to withstand the pressure from the intestines and fat tissue. As a result, a herniated lump is formed that appears protruding from the navel, and is known as a bulging navel.
Adults can also have bulging navels, but for a different reason. In adults, a bulging navel can be a result of excess body weight, body tension from lifting heavy weights, suffering from a long-term cough, and being pregnant with more than one fetus.
Parents of children with bulging navels usually use a special type of bandage to cover the bumps. This plaster is made from a kind of waterproof cloth that is flexible, strong, but thin enough and comfortable to wear.
The use of plaster can indeed be used as an alternative to control the size of the hernia. However, unfortunately, this method cannot cure a hernia because the abdominal muscle wall remains weak and prone to tearing.
How to fix a bulging navel
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A hernia in the navel can cause discomfort in the form of pain and discomfort, especially if the hernia is stuck outside the navel and can't get back in. These lumps can also wrap around the digestive organs, making it dangerous for health.
Not a few parents believe that the use of a plaster is useful for overcoming a bulging navel. In fact, herniated lumps in babies can actually get back into the body without any treatment.
If the hernia persists into adulthood, the most appropriate way to deal with it is through surgery. This operation is very simple and only lasts 20-30 minutes. The patient will be under general anesthesia during the operation.
Small hernias can be treated by sewing the weak part of the abdominal muscle wall. Whereas in adults with large hernias, the weak part of the abdominal muscles needs to be strengthened with a special bandage.
You may not have surgery if the hernia is small and causes no symptoms. However, it is worth remembering that a bulging navel cannot be repaired by an alternative means of plastering.
Special plasters and dressings are sometimes used to prevent infection of the bulging navel surgery scars. However, apart from being ineffective in treating hernias, special bandages and dressings were not proven to have a significant effect on preventing infection.
So, it can be concluded that the use of plaster to treat a bulging navel is not correct. If the baby is born with a hernia, the best step parents need to take is to consult a doctor to determine treatment. Likewise if you had a bulging belly button as an adult and wanted to get over it.
