what does a hernia feel like?
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Hernias are, by definition, a defect in the muscle container of the abdominal wall. That is, they are a gap, hole or defect in the abdominal wall. As a result of this hole or defect, the contents of the abdominal cavity, such as intestine, fat and other organs, may tend to be push through this hole by the normal pressure that occurs within the abdomen. As this material pushes through the hernia defect, a bulge or localized area of swelling will become evident beneath the skin of the abdominal wall. Since there are many Types of hernias, the site of this bulge will vary according to the type of hernia and location of the hole or defect. With activity such as exercise, coughing, lifting and straining etc., the pressure within the abdomen increases. As a result, more abdominal contents tend to push through the hernia defect, and the bulge gradually increases in size.
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Symptoms can include an obvious swelling beneath the skin of the abdomen or the groin- it may disappear when you lie down and may be tender, a heavy feeling in the abdomen that is sometimes accompanied by constipation or blood in the stool, and discomfort in the abdomen or groin when lifting or bending over. Testicle pain can be due to a number of things including infection or inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis) or testicle (orchitis), injury to the scrotum, impaired blood flow to the testicle due to twisting of the spermatic cord (testicular torsion), a stone in the lower ureter, which can cause pain in the testicle on the same side as the stone, tumor, or fluid in the testicles, such as due to a varicocele, spermatocele or hydrocele. Please see your doctor for an exam and testing.
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could be tight muscles.  There is a 'corset' of muscles that supports your spine but also makes up your abdomen.  IF those muscles get tight near the spine, she may feel a pulling sensation.\nOr, could be a hernia.\nShe should go to MD.
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What kind of hernia do you have? There are many different kinds. Hiatal hernia's and inguinal hernias for example are very different, and have different treatments. As always make an appointment to see your physician. I don't know what sort you have, but if you are in any serious pain go sooner rather than later. Some herniations are more dangerous than others. Get checked out.\n\nEDIT: Well if you haven't been examined by a physician, I suggest this first of course. Surgical repair may or may not be an option for you, this depends on a number of reasons, that I will not go in to. Your best source of info is from the surgeon who evaluated  your hernia.
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you could have a possible hiatal hernia which causes acid reflux ie heartburn
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The symptoms of having your appendix taken out or the symptoms of appendicitis?  \n\n"The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that typically begins around the navel and then shifts to the lower right abdomen. The pain of appendicitis usually increases over a period of six to 12 hours, and eventually may become very severe."
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A hiatal hernia is a bulging of the stomach or esophagus into the chest cavity, usually over the diaphragm which can cause pain similar to heartburn or worse.  The normal treatment is antacids or prescription medicine to lower the amount of acid in your stomach.  If you have severe symptoms, then surgery is performed to pull the stomach back below the esophagus and sew it into place so it doesn't bulge up again.
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I Had one and it felt fine.  Of course, I was hurting really badly before.  If you have severe constipation, it's worth it.
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Ladies can get hernias for the same reasons as men.. weakness in muscle wall.. often in the abdomen. After repair operation .. no heavy lifting for a few weeks until tissue is allowed to heal .. then increasing strain on affected area is encouraged to promote to full activity again.
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Yes,it feels like a mass,and it seems to become firmer as the months go on,it moves and in the third trimester it will start to ball up into a really hard knot,and that can be uncomfortable.Especially when they turn feet up and push up against your rib cage.But they are soooo worth everything you go through to get them here.
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A hernia is an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen that causes a bulging of the abdominal wall.\n\nMost hernias are visually detected (exception is a hiatal hernia).\n\nSurgery is required to repair the hernia.\n\nFYI: there are many different types of hernia so more info can be provided based on the type of hernia.
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A lower abdominal strain could feel like a cramp.  You may also be overdoing hip flexer exercises.  Doing "ABS" where you bring your knees to your chest for example work out you hip flexor or leg muscle...not your abdominals.  Also doing old-skol ab exercises where you lift your chest all the way up to your knees is the same thing.\nIf it is more of a Burn feeling almost like a cigarrette burn...it could be the beginnings of a hernia.\nAlso doing excessive cardio could give you "side stitches"...these are typically caused by muscle spasms in the chest/abdominal wall.
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the doctor will check your groin area and have you cough so he can feel if you have a hernia. If you have a hernia and you cough the stomach wall will poke out and that's how he can tell. If you are young and active it has to be fixed, but if older and not active you could very well let it be, depending and the stage that it's in.  the procedure is very easily done as in and out day surgery.
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A hernia is a protrusion of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained. The hernia has 3 parts: the orifice through which it herniates, the hernial sac, and its contents.  Hernias may present either with pain at the site, a visible or palpable lump, or in some cases by more vague symptoms resulting from pressure on an organ which has become "stuck" in the hernia, sometimes leading to organ dysfunction. Fatty tissue usually enters a hernia first, but it may be followed by or accompanied by an organ.
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freind there r different types of hernias which one u talking abt it ranges frm kids hernia to adults.and mostly all hernias need surgical treatment.but if the hernia is not much severe then u can control it by taking proper excercises,not lifting too much weight.but if its severe or started paining its better to consult ur doct.
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You need to take complete rest. \n\nYou have already seen a doctor. You do need to see two different doctors, to rule out things.\n\nSee an urologist.\n\nSee a sports doctor it may be a muscle pain in the stomach area.\n\nYou  had an ultra sound, but another opinion is in order from a good general practitioner(see this one first).\n\nBut start with rest for a week or so. \n\nThere are over the counter creams for pain apply them only to stomach area.\n\nPossible check list.\n\nBladder.\nDid you lift any thing heavy. \nHernia, there are different kind. Did you have cough that started the pain if so have a check done for Hyatal hernia, a simple touch test by a doctor who knows how to check it, you should be sitting on a stool with your heels on the stool doctor will touch your stomach in different location, if your doctor has not done this then he is not aware of it, ask him a call will do. If he says he does not do it(does not believe in it, then he is not the doctor you want to see for this, if he says next time remind me, he is KO he just did not think about it. He was relying heavily on ultra sound.
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Depending on the type of hernia repair.  Also if it's bilateral or not you will take longer to recover.  Also depends if you actual rest and put a hold on lifting heavy objects for a while.  Hernia operations are common and yes guys tend to take a little longer to heal but only a few week in total generally back at work or school in a few days to a week and not lifting heavy objects for a good few weeks after your sutures are removed.