Hernia Symptoms

Basically, hernias refer to a gap or a hole located in the abdominal wall. Now, because of the presence of the hole, the normal pressure of the abdominal cavity pushes the contents of the cavity into the hole. As the organs and other substances continue pushing through the hernia hole, a bulging or swelling under the skin of the abdominal wall will now be noticeable.

As you do strenuous activities, the pressure inside the abdomen increases, pushing even more of the contents into the hole. However, since the hernia hole can appear at different locations within the abdominal wall, the position of the bulge will also vary. Hernia symptoms are often easy to spot.

• A bulge or swelling is the first telltale sign of hernia. Once you detect a bulge in the abdominal area, consult your doctor. Initially, this bulge may not hurt. However, regardless of whether the bulge is painful or not, it should still be examined by a physician.

• Another major hernia symptom is pain. This pain is caused by the tearing of the muscle tissues that resulted to the hernia hole. As the hernia gets larger, the surrounding nerves and tissues are stretched further, leading to more pain. The pain from hernia increases as the person engages in strenuous physical activity. In certain cases, pain may travel through the nearby body parts, often being felt in the back and in the thigh/groin area.

• Urinary problems are also one of the possible hernia symptoms. In certain cases, the hernia and the pressure inside the abdominal wall forces the bladder to be pushed and trapped in the hernia. When this happens, the person will start feeling a burning sensation when he urinates, he may also urinate much more than usual.

• It is also possible for the person to develop infections and bladder stones, as a result of the hernia.