Question:
Symptoms of a hernia

I called my doc and complained about having alot of trapped gas. He asked does the pain radiate around to my back and I said yes. He wants me to come because I could have a hernia. I would like to know what exactly are the symptoms of a hernia?    — tia24tx (posted on November 26, 2007)

November 26, 2007
The pain you are descrivbing is common. Also sometimes other gastro symptoms...mostly abdominal or back pain. Particulalry after eating. If you are thin enough you might also find a lump on your abdomen somewhere where the intestines is protruding through the muscle. I had a very bad hernia (being overweight I never knew about it...they do not always have symptoms eithers), pre-op, but repair was no big deal done outpatient lap.
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November 26, 2007
sometimes pain is involved, but most of the time it's the lump or bulge that people notice. hope this helps... Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

November 26, 2007
i have a hernia by my bellybutton. im having severe pain burning. mostly after i eat or drink anything.you feel like your sick to your stomach. going to my surgeon next week.open rny 2002.oh went to my surgeon that did the rny and he said its a hernia.
   — deb44m