What are early signs of hernia?

Hernias are so common and can afflict anyone and everyone. Sometimes you might not even know if you have one. 

The signs that you are suffering from hernia are

• You can see or feel a bulge around the outer surface of the abdomen if you have a ventral hernia in the stomach region. For example, you can find a lump on either side of your pubic bone where your groin and thigh intersect in the event of an inguinal hernia. 
• Patients with ventral hernias usually describe minor irritation, pain, or a sense of discomfort at the hernia site. Pain can worse with any activity that puts pressure on the belly, such as heavy walking, driving or pressing down during bowel movements. There are possibilities of having a bulge but no pain as such. 

• You may feel an aching pain in the area where you are feeling a bulge. There can be aching, or sharp pain experienced by women. You may feel burning sensations and may feel discomfort with increasing activities. 
• One may experience heaviness in the groin or abdomen. 
• Pain or irritation during a bowel movement or urination. 
• Pain or stiffness at the end of the day, particularly if you've been standing a lot.