What are the symptoms of inguinal hernia?
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Riverside Health System answered:Symptoms of inguinal hernia are as follows:
A small bulge in one or both sides of the groin that may increase in size and disappear when lying down; in males, it can present as a swollen or enlarged scrotum. Discomfort or sharp pain-especially when straining, lifting, or exercising-that improves when resting. A feeling of weakness or pressure in the groin. A burning, gurgling, or aching feeling at the bulge.
This answer is based on source information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulSymptoms of inguinal hernia are as follows: A small bulge in one or both sides of the groin that may increase in size and disappear when lying down; in males, it can present as a swollen or enlarged scrotum. Discomfort or sharp pain-especially when... More -
Healthwise answered:Symptoms of an inguinal hernia may include:
- A bulge in the groin or scrotum. The bulge may appear gradually over a period of several weeks or months. Or, it may form suddenly after you have been lifting heavy weights, coughing, bending, straining or laughing. Many hernias flatten when you lie down.
- Groin discomfort or pain. The discomfort may be worse when you bend or lift. Although you may have pain or discomfort in the scrotum, many hernias do not cause any pain.
You may have sudden pain, nausea and vomiting if part of the intestine becomes trapped (strangulated) in the hernia.
Other symptoms of a hernia include:
- Heaviness, swelling and a tugging or burning sensation in the area of the hernia, scrotum or inner thigh. Males may have a swollen scrotum, and females may have a bulge in the large fold of skin (labia) surrounding the vagina.
- Discomfort and aching that are relieved only when you lie down. This is often the case as the hernia grows larger.
Hernia symptoms in children
In infants, a hernia may bulge when the child cries or moves around.
Strangulated hernias, in which part of the intestine becomes trapped in the hernia, are more common in infants and children than in adults. They can cause nausea and vomiting. An infant with a strangulated hernia may cry and refuse to eat. A strangulated hernia is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery.
Symptoms of an inguinal hernia may include: A bulge in the groin or scrotum. The bulge may appear gradually over a period of several weeks or months. Or, it may form suddenly after you have been lifting heavy weights, coughing, bending, straining... More
