It is usually not serious. However, complications arise if the intestine gets stuck in the connection and becomes blocked.
When this happens, the child may cry persistently, have vomiting and his abdomen may become bloated. The hernia bulge may become larger, firmer or red and tender to touch. If this happens, he needs to be brought immediately to the Accident & Emergency Department.
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