Do you have a question about umbilical hernia? Doctor Mahboob Alam Chishti has the answer. In this video, he discusses umbilical hernia and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing it.

Umbilical hernia is a common condition in newborns and is caused when the belly button or navel cord slips through the opening in the belly (umbilicus) and hangs down into the abdominal cavity. If left untreated, umbilical hernia can cause severe abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, and even death. So be sure to ask Doctor Mahboob Alam Chishti any questions you have about umbilical hernia!