Hernia Symptoms
Hernia symptoms can vary depending on the type of hernia, and the symptoms can be different for men and women. For most types of hernias, you can see or feel a bulge where the hernia happened. Common hernia symptoms include:
- A lump or bulge in the affected area.
- Pain in the area. This might be worse when coughing, lifting something heavy or bending over.
- Pressure or heavy feeling in the abdomen.
- Burning or aching feeling near the lump.
- Men with inguinal hernias might have pain and swelling near the testicles.
- Women might feel pelvic pain or acute pain in the affected area.
