Hernia Symptoms
78Obvious Hernia Symptoms
Getting a Hernia can be a heartbreaking thing to think about. It is uncomfortable, painful, and tiring to have. A Hernia is defined as an injury to the internal organ’s container. It is a condition in which an internal organ sticks out from the wall of the cavity especially the intestines in your abdominal wall. Before anything else happens, it is important that you take a look at all of the possible hernia symptoms along with herniasymptoms.org for you to be guided with your health.
Common Hernia Locations
Symptoms Of A Hernia
Some of these symptoms are also present in other conditions or diseases. It's a good idea to you check out beforehand to be aware of your condition and what proper measures should you take. The following are common symptoms of a hernia.
Bulge – if a bulge or swelling is visible in your abdominal wall. The visibility of the bulge will differ depending on what Hernia type of defect or hole. If you happen to be seeing this problem, refrain from doing heavy activities such as lifting, straining, and exercises. They will only put more pressure on your abdomen thus increase the bulge or swelling.
Pain – there are 3 kinds of pains that can trigger as hernia symptoms, such pains are the localized, generalized, and referred pains. Localized pain is the pain felt at the direct site of Hernia. Generalized pain can be felt in the entire part of the abdomen. Referred pain is more on the distant area of the abdomen.
Vomiting – when the intestines are trapped in the hernia the normal stream of food in your intestines is blocked. This caused one to vomit the food being taken.
Nausea – if the intestine is only blocked partially, the person will feel nausea which can result to poor appetite.
Constipation – the person may experience unwanted constipation due to the irregularity of flow of the foods in the intestine.
Unary Symptoms – when the person’s bladder is entrapped in a hernia, the worst things that could happen to a person are urinary burning, bladder stones, frequent infections, and many more.
Others – other hernia symptoms could be impotence, dyspareunia, localized inflammation and many others. These are very rare to happen but possible.
When In Doubt - See A Doctor
Some symptoms of hernia might be present at birth or caused by injury from accidents. Hernia treatments are through drugs, prescribed treatments, Hernia surgery, and change of lifestyle. If you happen to feel these hernia symptoms it is important that you consult a doctor and follow the precise measures right away.
Of course, in this day and age, I have to post a disclaimer. All information posted here is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeing your doctor. If you have reason to believe you might have had a hernia, don't be dumb. Go see a professional.
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I have had two hernia surgeries. The first one was when I lifted something up that I shouldn't have and was in some pain. It was in my stomach area. The surgery fixed it but the surgeon told me that the end of where he had to fix might tear again. Yep one year to the day I lifted a cinderblock and I felt it rip and knew then that I should call the Dr. This one was wors--it was the size of a softball and my belly button was removed because the hernia was attached to it. That was two and a half years ago,
Oh and baby girls can get Inguinal hernia's. Both of my daughter's had it at a very early age. Both of them I had to take for second oppinions and both times I had caught it almost too late as they both had to have emergency surgery within 6 hours of finding it from the second Dr. They were both unter 9 months old at the time.
Apparently hernias are very common. I've been lucky, but a friend of mine wasn't so fortunate. Which is why I started doing research about hernia prevention, so that I can do whatever possible to keep from that happening myself.
cgull8m, yea they're very painful and in most cases won't ever go away without surgery. I've heard of people living decades with them because they're afraid or surgery or don't have the money.
Lady Guinevere, I've got a baby girl on the way - just three months away and I'm scared about taht myself. Thanks for your comments.
This is good information. I have a noticeable umbilical hernia. My mother had one in the same area too. Must be hereditary. I am in no pain, so it makes sense to leave it alone for the time being. Any time I have shown it to a doctor, they just tell me I have a hernia (duh!) and don't say anything should be done about it.
Useful information! Thank you!! Never had one, but I gave someone one, once. Felt pretty bad about it. Not going into the details on that one!
I wonder how those living in the developing world can tolerate this kind of pain. I doubt they have enough medical knowledge or money to seek treatment.
I have had my hernia for years now, but also concidering surgery again. Mine started 20 years ago, just popped out of my tummy like a little gulf ball. Scared the life out of me at the time. I had sugery yet told it may or may not hold. It didnt and have had the odd visit to hospital where it has been puched back in again , that in its self was just as painful as it popping out. Its not about not having no knowledge or avalability to medical treatment for me personally , its about the attitude of the medical profession over the issues of A HERNIA . Most like to say leave them , which is what I have done , yet as time is going by mine is sticking out more and more were i will push harder to have mine repaired. They are unplesant , uncomfortable and surly not normal.
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cgull8m 3 years ago
My mother had this for a number of years, can't imagine how much pain she must have endured but she never showed it and worked despite the pain. The doctor said there was no need of surgery but my parents went ahead and she died of complications. Some say do it and some others say don't do it. I hope the technologies have improved now.