An umbilical hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine or fat bulges out through the muscles at the belly button, where the umbilical cord is located before birth. Umbilical hernias are ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for umbilical hernia? A surgeon repairs a umbilical hernia. 2. What is the difference between umbilical hernia and paraumbilical hernia? Hernia occurring at the ...

An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

When new mom Kari Horn discovered a lump above her belly button one year after giving birth through C-section, she wasn't sure what to think. The lump was small yet uncomfortable, and it interfered ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-month-old granddaughter’s belly button is very large and sticks out well beyond her tummy. What might cause this? Should we be concerned? Will it get smaller over time? It doesn ...

Q: I am a 64-year-old male in good health, although I have a bit of a gut in the middle. My issue is that I have developed an umbilical hernia that looks like a large “outie.” It is not very ...

Whether you just had your first child or are a seasoned veteran, one of the first things you are attuned to as a parent is if something is “wrong” with your child. Umbilical hernias are among those ...