4. A Constant Feeling of Discomfort
Hernias can be painful, and they very often are. Pain in the abdominal area that you can’t relate to any other conditions, muscle injuries or temporary ailments are likely to point towards the presence of a potential hernia – and it’s more likely to point towards a hernia in the area if you experience further pain, nausea or discomfort when pressing the affected site.
But pain isn’t the only symptom that you are likely to feel if you have a ventral hernia: Sometimes the symptoms can also include a considerable amount of discomfort together with the rest of your symptoms – and discomfort can be hard to pinpoint or describe, which means that many people just ignore it and move on with their day while making damage to their body worse as a result.
See your doctor at the first sign of discomfort. Even if you don’t show any other symptoms yet, leaving the injury to chance isn’t going to make you any better. Simple, noninvasive scans can be enough to establish your likelihood of a hernia – and you have to see your doctor to do it!