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Umbilical hernia
Causes
By Mayo Clinic Staf
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord passes through a small opening in the
baby's abdominal muscles. The opening normally closes just after birth. If
the muscles don't join together completely in the midline of the abdomen,
this weakness in the abdominal wall may cause an umbilical hernia at birth
or later in life.
In adults, too much abdominal pressure can cause an umbilical hernia.
Possible causes in adults include:
Obesity
Multiple pregnancies
Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic Staf
Umbilical hernias are most common in infants especially
premature babies and those with low birth weights. Black infants
appear to have a slightly increased risk of umbilical hernias. The
condition afects boys and girls equally.
For adults, being overweight or having multiple pregnancies may
increase the risk of developing an umbilical hernia. This type of
hernia tends to be more common in women.
Complications
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