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Hernia Symptoms

Hernia Symptoms

The most common symptom of hernias is a visible lump or bulge. This is common to all hernias be it inguinal, femoral or umbilical hernia. Other common symptoms of hernias include:

  • A dragging sensation or heaviness
  • Pain – intermittent or continuous
  • Occasional digestive upsets

If the lump can be gently pushed back through the abdominal wall, it is known as a Reducible hernia. If the lump resists manual pressure, it is an Irreducible hernia. An Irreducible hernia can become a Strangulated hernia if its blood supply is compromised or cut off.

The symptoms of a Reducible hernia can vary depending on the location and severity, but may include:

  • A visible lump or a swollen area.
  • A heavy or uncomfortable feeling in the gut, particularly when bending over.
  • Pain or ache, particularly on exertion (such as lifting or carrying heavy objects).
  • Digestive upsets, such as constipation.
  • The lump disappears when the person is lying down.
  • The lump enlarges on coughing, straining or standing up.
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Symptoms of Irreducible hernia include:

  • Usually painful enlargement of a previous hernia that cannot be reduced back into the abdominal cavity.
  • It may sometimes be painless.
  • If the hernia is strangulated the pain could become very severe.
  • Nausea and vomiting could be presenting symptom if the bowel is obstructed or blocked.

Irreducible hernia where the entrapped intestine has its blood supply cut off is a Strangulated hernia. Symptoms of which include:

  • Severe Pain, which is always present, followed quickly by tenderness
  • Nausea and vomiting may be present due to bowel obstruction Fever may be present.
  • The person may appear to be very ill or toxic.

All strangulated hernias are irreducible but all irreducible hernias are not strangulated.


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