What does an inguinal hernia look like ?
Inguinal hernia signs and symptoms include: A bulge in the area on either side of your pubic bone Pain or discomfort in your groin, especially when bending over, coughing or lifting A heavy or dragging sensation in your groin Occasionally, in men, pain and swelling in the scrotum around the testicles when the protruding intestine descends into the scrotum Signs and symptoms in children About five in every 100 children have inguinal hernias. Inguinal hernias in newborns and children result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that’s present at birth. Sometimes the hernia may be visible only when an infant is crying, coughing or straining during a bowel movement. In an older child, a hernia is likely to be more apparent when the child coughs, strains during a bowel movement or stands for a long period of time. When to see a doctor See your doctor if you have a painful or noticeable bulge in the area on either side of your pubic bone. The bulge is likely to be more noticeable when you’re
