How to Tell if You Have a Hernia
Instructions
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Look for swelling or a lump around your abdominal region. You may notice a bulge around your stomach that you can push on. A hernia is usually located around the abdominal or groin areas. However, other parts of the body may experience this type of injury as well.
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Feeling sick is another way to tell if you have a hernia. This condition can cause an upset stomach that may lead to vomiting. You also may feel nausea without actually vomiting.
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Localized pain can be another symptom of a hernia. This may be light discomfort or agonizing pain. Sometimes, the area where the hernia is may not show any signs except for uncomfortable pain around the area. You can experience discomfort over the area where the hernia is developing or you may find a larger area is painful. Hernias can also be present with no pain.
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Heartburn and excess belching or burping is another sign of a hernia. Heartburn associated with a hiatal hernia can be stubborn and very painful; it may occur with a meal or on an empty stomach.
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