Should I worry if my hernia hurts?

Seek immediate care if a hernia bulge turns red, purple or dark or if you notice any other signs or symptoms of a strangulated hernia. See your doctor if you have a painful or noticeable bulge in your groin on either side of your pubic bone.


How do you know if hernia pain is serious?

Q: What are the signs of a hernia emergency?
  1. A painful bulge that doesn't reduce in size when you lay down and rest.
  2. Worsening pain.
  3. Nausea and/or vomiting.
  4. Difficulty having a bowel movement.
  5. Bloating.
  6. Racing heart rate.
  7. Fever.


What does it mean when your hernia starts hurting?

Pain, localized to the area of the hernia defect itself is usually the result of stretching and tearing of the abdominal wall tissue such as the area muscle and tendon. As the bulge increases, this pain tends to be more intense.


What should I do if my hernia hurts?

If a hernia is painful or large, your doctor may suggest you see a surgeon for advice. You may need surgery to repair the hernia. If your doctor can't massage the intestine back into the abdomen, that means it's trapped. A trapped intestine is dangerous because its blood supply can be cut off or strangulated.

Is it normal for my hernia to hurt?

Hernia symptoms, including pain, can differ depending on the type of hernia you have. Typically, most hernias don't initially include symptoms, although sometimes the area around your hernia can be sensitive. You may also feel periodic twinges or a pulling sensation. As your hernia grows, discomfort may grow as well.


Hernia Symptoms - When Should You Be Worried?



How do you know if a hernia has ruptured?

In mild cases, individuals may not have any symptoms at all. In more severe cases, an individual may experience mild abdominal discomfort or severe abdominal pain. Individuals may also experience vomiting, nausea, constipation, and abdominal tenderness.

When should I go to the hospital for hernia pain?

If the hernia becomes very painful, that can mean the intestine is trapped inside the hernia, cutting off blood flow to the intestine. This is uncommon, but it can be life-threatening and should be repaired immediately. If you develop significant pain, go to the Emergency Department.

How long can a hernia go untreated?

How Long Can You Last? Hernias will not go away on their own. If ignored or left untreated, they will only grow bigger and more painful. It's best to take care of the hernia within the first six hours of recognizing a problem or noticing a lump.


How do I know if my hernia needs surgery?

You may have a hernia if you have swelling and a bulge that is able to be “pushed back” into your abdomen. If it continues to grow, you will need to have hernia surgery in order to repair it.
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Symptoms include:
  1. Nausea.
  2. Vomiting.
  3. Fever.
  4. Intensifying pain.
  5. A bulge that turns red or purple.


What happens if you wait too long with a hernia?

If your hernia does not bother you, most likely you can wait to have surgery. Your hernia may get worse, but it may not. Over time, hernias tend to get bigger as the muscle wall of the belly gets weaker and more tissue bulges through. In some cases small, painless hernias never need repair.

What causes a hernia to flare up?

Persistent and intense pressure on the surrounding muscles, such as while coughing, vomiting, straining during a bowel movement, exercising or lifting heavy objects.


When is a hernia an emergency?

Hernia emergencies

Symptoms of a hernia emergency include: Severe pain that typically comes on quickly. Swelling and redness at the hernia site. Burning sensation at the hernia site.

How much time off do you need for hernia surgery?

Most people can return to work within three days to two weeks after surgery. People who perform manual labor may need more time off.

At what point should a hernia be repaired?

When is surgery needed? Inguinal hernias can be repaired using surgery to push the bulge back into place and strengthen the weakness in the abdominal wall. The operation is usually recommended if you have a hernia that causes pain, severe or persistent symptoms, or if any serious complications develop.


Can you live OK with a hernia?

Absolutely Yes! If your hernia is not causing pain or discomfort – it is possible to live with your hernia. One must remember that there is a risk of an emergency (incarceration or strangulation) from any hernia. A painless hernia typically (but not always) will start causing discomfort prior to an emergency.

Is it OK to ignore a hernia?

Ignoring a hernia or not seeking treatment can result in more serious complications including intestinal blockage, hernia incarceration, or hernia strangulation.

Is it OK not to fix a hernia?

If your hernia does not bother you, most likely you can wait to have surgery. Your hernia may get worse, but it may not. Over time, hernias tend to get bigger as the muscle wall of the belly gets weaker and more tissue bulges through. In some cases small, painless hernias never need repair.


Do hernias need immediate attention?

You can get it surgically repaired, but it becomes an emergency if it becomes what's called an incarcerated hernia. And that's a strangulated hernia. So that's when you get enough of this stuff outside of the abdomen that the blood supply gets cut off to it.

Does hernia require a hospital stay?

Hernia repair surgery normally only requires a 23-hour or less stay. Most patients go home the same day. Abdominal wall hernia repairs may require up to a two-day hospital stay due to the internal stitches and healing that is required.

How long is bed rest after hernia surgery?

Fullington perform (for inguinal, umbilical, and small incisional hernias) is about 2 weeks. Many patients feel well enough to perform normal daily activities – including driving and return to work – after only a couple of days, but we restrict patient activity for 2 weeks to allow for adequate healing.


Is hernia surgery a major surgery?

Conventional repair

Open hernia repair is a major surgery that's performed with the aid of general anesthesia or local anesthesia and sedation. It's done through one or two standard-sized incisions (three to six inches in length) that allow the surgeon to fully visualize and access the problematic area.

How many days do you stay in the hospital after hernia surgery?

Hospital Stay

Plan to stay in the hospital as an inpatient 5 – 7 days after your procedure. Depending on the size of your hernia, at times you will spend the initial night after surgery in the intensive care unit.

Can a hernia rupture?

Spontaneous rupture of an abdominal hernia is very rare and usually occurs in incisional or recurrent groin hernia. The literature documents the occurrence of spontaneous evisceration of abdominal-wall hernias in the form of a few case reports only.


How can I get instant relief from a hernia?

If someone is diagnosed with a hernia, following natural remedies can help in getting relief from the symptoms of hernia:
  1. Castor seed oil. This particular oil addresses stomach problems. ...
  2. Aloe vera juice. ...
  3. Ice packs. ...
  4. Ginger root. ...
  5. Black pepper. ...
  6. Lose weight. ...
  7. Diet alert. ...
  8. Try yoga to reduce stress.


What does an inflamed hernia feel like?

An obvious swelling beneath the skin of the abdomen or the groin. It may be tender, and it may disappear when you lie down. A heavy feeling in the abdomen that sometimes comes with constipation or blood in the stool. Discomfort in the abdomen or groin when lifting or bending over.