Patient's question:
In the past few months, I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain. I dare not engage in strenuous training or squat. My lower body feels weak. It is soft and tightens when lying down. I have tried many methods, but none of them have provided relief. I also have constipation. I had a thorough check-up at the hospital. The doctor said it was an inguinal hernia. What are the symptoms of an inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
When standing, the general symptoms of inguinal hernia are very mild, and they disappear after lying face down, and can be pushed back into the abdominal cavity. However, strangulated hernia and incisional hernia are painful and are difficult to push back into the abdominal cavity. If the inguinal hernia is allowed to expand, adhesions and strangulation are likely to recur. Inguinal hernias primarily recur near the navel, and the majority of hernia patients are female. The majority of hernia patients recur between the ages of 20 and 50. Umbilical hernias recur at the navel, where there is a circular protrusion inside. Umbilical hernias are more common in infants and children, followed by adult women. Female hernias recur in the scrotum, while incisional hernias recur at the scar site of a previous surgical incision. Incisional hernias may recur several months or years after hernia surgery.