Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that my lower abdomen often swells. I didn't know what was happening at first, but later I consulted a doctor. The doctor said it might be a bladder hernia. However, because I didn't have a thorough examination at the hospital, I haven't confirmed if it is this condition. What are the symptoms of a bladder hernia?Doctor's answer:
For the condition described by the patient, it may exhibit symptoms of an inguinal hernia. Common symptoms may include the unintentional discovery of a relatively soft lump in the abdomen, which can either disappear on its own or be pushed into the scrotum. The cause may be due to the long-term increase in intra-abdominal pressure leading to intestinal protrusion, resulting in this clinical manifestation. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination and diagnosis at a regular hospital's general surgery department. Generally, surgical repair of the hernia is advised for treatment.