Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or ...

An umbilical hernia occurs when abdominal tissue (which includes muscles, fat, and connective tissue) bulges through an opening in the abdominal muscles around the belly button, causing pain or ...

This article lists several types of hernia, including their appearance, symptoms, and treatment options. a soft bulge on or around the belly button tenderness and discoloration for bulges that a ...

If you have a hernia, you’ll probably notice a soft lump around your belly button, or sometimes in your groin area. It might be dull and achy, and hurt more when you’re active, cough ...

Babies can have umbilical hernias if the muscles around the belly button don’t join properly. · Hiatal hernias can cause heartburn or acid reflux disease. They develop when the stomach bulges ...