Can an umbilical hernia heal on its own?

Adult umbilical hernia is mostly due to acquired factors, usually can not be self-healing, if the baby is less than two years old umbilical hernia is mostly due to congenital factors or caused by violent crying, babies less than two years old umbilical hernia will have the possibility of self-healing. In adults, umbilical hernias are mainly caused by increased pressure in the abdominal cavity and weakness around the navel hole. Obese people or short-term overeating, etc., the abdominal capacity will increase, the abdominal wall is too late to adapt, the abdominal wall open, the Department of the umbilicus presents a defective state, once the rupture, the rupture will increase dramatically, so the umbilical hernia of the adult is generally not self-healing. Most umbilical hernias in infants under two years of age are due to congenital factors or caused by violent crying. Infants at this age, their abdominal wall muscles are continuously developing and maturing, and umbilical hernias may heal on their own in the process. It is recommended that umbilical hernias should be examined in a timely manner and treated accordingly under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delays.