Caring for your baby's umbilicus
After the cord is cut at birth, your baby will be left with a short stump of cord attached to the umbilicus. An umbilical hernia is very common in children. It appears as a small lump near the umbilicus (navel or belly-button). It usually causes ... [... more]
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Hernias explained
A hernia is the protrusion of organs, such as intestines, through a weakened section of the abdominal wall. The most common site is the groin, where nine out of 10 hernias appear. The only effective treatment is surgical repair. A hernia is the ... [... more]
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Abdominal muscles
The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. Common conditions of these muscles include strains and hernia. The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the ... [... more]
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