What is umbilical hernia?
An umbilical (belly button area) hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) by the navel area. This is commonly seen at birth or may be seen in adulthood after trauma or stress to the abdominal area has occurred.
How do members experience umbilical hernia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with umbilical hernia*
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Pain
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Stomach pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for umbilical hernia*
Who has umbilical hernia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 35 | |
| 50s | 57 | |
| 60s | 51 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 132 |