Hi if it posible the baby girl age of 5 to have hernia?

Yes: Many hernias arise from holes in the abdominal wall that are normally present in fetal life, but are supposed to close before birth. In time, the inner layer of the abdominal cavity stretches thru the hole forming a sac we can then feel. Therefore, many hernias are evident in infancy & childhood. Bring your daughter to her pediatrician for a formal exam & possible surgical referral.

Yes: A hernia usually presents as a lump on the abdominal wall or sometimes in the groin. A lot of times, it can be pushed back in. It usually comes back out with activity or with increasing the intra-abdominal pressure. Sometimes they can be painful and can cause associated nausea and vomiting. A lot of times, they are an asymptomatic lump. It would be best to at least be evaluated by her physici.

Yes: Hernias can occur in several locations in children, including in the inguinal region, umbilical region, or in the midline upper abdomen (epigastric region).