umbilical hernia

[walflower2]

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with a child having an umbilical hernia and could offer any information. Our DS is 2 months old and he developed one about 2-3 weeks ago. It has gotten bigger over time (although it didn't start out very large and is only about the size of a large permanent marker) - that was the only thing I could think of that is the same size He has an appointment to see his doctor today but I am just wondering if this is common, if it is common that it isn't there at first and then appears, if he will have to have surgery or what else they do to treat these?? questions, questions. thanks everyone

[WildSigns]

Hi, my 6 month old son has a umbilical hernia, he is actually going to see a suregeon this coming thursday, from what I have heard they are pretty common, he has had his since his umbilical cord fell out, but it is getting wider so his ped wants him to go see a surgeon. She said that they usually outgrow them by the time they are 4 or 5 but would feel better if the surgeon looked at it............good luck!

[louisianasgirl]

My 2 Year Old Son Has A Hernia And My Ped. Said That They Usually Disapate Within The First 3 Years And If Not Its A Simple Procedure To Get It Corrected I Know I Was So Worried It Just Sounds Horriable Doesnt It And When Its A Little Baby That Cant Say Anything Its So Bad U Kninda Wonder Did I Do This I Know I Worried Like That But It Just Happens To The Best Of Us But U Should Have Nothing To Worry About Keep In Touch Andgood Luck Perrin