Hernia comes from the Latin word which literally means to tear. In the medical world, a hernia is defined as the occurrence of the instrument or oragan body out of proper place. There are two types of hernia most commonly attack the baby. First inguinal hernia that occurs in the genital area (sex) and the second alias umbilical hernia umbilical hernia that occurred in the navel area.

Inguinal hernias, especially common among male infants. Once you find may be sized lump thumb around the baby’s scrotum. You find the mass for several weeks or several months.

After that, usually lump disappeared but then often arise when the baby is active or crying. If you find it on your baby, immediately take the baby to the doctor for examination. If later it was discovered that he was really suffering from hernia, minor surgery is needed.

Inguinal hernia itself is extremely rare in infants of women. However, in certain cases, a girl can have this hernia. Clumps happening around outer vaginal lips.

In the meantime, about 20 percent of babies are born (especially baby girls) suffering from umbilical hernia. In general, this type of hernia does not cause pain and harm. You can see the swelling around the navel baby when the baby cries or tensed.

This type of hernia will usually resolve on their own when the baby reaches the age of 12 to 18 months. However, if the swelling is not too lost, you should immediately take the baby to the doctor for examination.