Umbilical Hernia Treatment
An umbilical hernia is characterized by a noticeable bulge at the navel (belly button), caused when abdominal fat or intestine pushes through the natural defect where the umbilical cord entered before birth. In adults, it often develops due to persistent coughing, heavy lifting, obesity, or pregnancy.
Dr. Majethiya Jalpesh provides anatomical mesh repair using either laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) or open sublay/onlay techniques, ensuring both structural strength and natural cosmetic appearance of the navel.
Key Highlights & Conditions Treated
- Adult umbilical hernia protrusions
- Paraumbilical hernias above or below the navel
- Post-pregnancy abdominal wall weakness and hernia
- Pain and tenderness around the belly button
- Incarcerated fat and omentum at the umbilicus
- Cosmetic restoration and umbilicoplasty
- Laparoscopic IPOM mesh repair
- Recurrent umbilical hernia repair
Why Choose Dr. Majethiya Jalpesh?
MS (General Surgery) with 11+ years of surgical experience in Ahmedabad. Offering advanced keyhole minimally invasive surgery, painless laser treatment, and fast post-op recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Increased abdominal pressure from chronic cough, heavy lifting, multiple pregnancies, constipation, or excess abdominal weight causes weakness at the belly button site.
For defects larger than 1 to 2 cm, modern surgical guidelines strongly recommend mesh placement to prevent high rates of hernia recurrence.
Yes. Dr. Jalpesh uses aesthetic surgical suturing (umbilicoplasty) to maintain or restore the natural contours and depth of the belly button.
Avoid lifting heavy objects (>5 kg) and straining during bowel movements for 4 to 6 weeks. Wearing an abdominal binder during initial weeks provides great comfort.