Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia is an unusual bulge you can often see or feel over your belly button (umbilicus). It develops when part of your small intestine, together with fat or fluid, forms a sac. The sac pushes through an opening or weakness in your abdominal wall muscle.

While they may look or feel alarming, umbilical hernias are usually not serious. But it’s important to contact a healthcare provider so they can take a look. Umbilical hernias are most common in newborns, babies and young children. But adults can get them, too.

Umbilical hernias are three times more common in people with a vagina than in people with a penis.