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If you believe your hernia is harmless, then you may want to rethink whether you can afford to ignore the warning signs! While hernias tend to progress slowly and are generally manageable as a chronic condition, there are a variety of symptoms that can indicate the tissue within the hernia has been compressed and/or lost its blood supply, thus creating a problem for you. Understanding those early warning signs will help you avoid any significant problems, such as strangulation or infection. Below are the main warning signs that you should not ignore when you see them.   Sudden Increase in Pain or Tenderness The pain you feel that goes from mild to severe in a matter of hours suggests that the hernia has become incarcerated, which indicates that the affected tissue is trapped within the hernia and cannot return to its original position. The increase in pressure also blocks the blood supply to that area, which can quickly lead to serious injury to the tissue. Pain associated with cou...

Many people think of a hernia as an abnormal bulge in the abdomen; however, hernias affect the stomach, waist, back, and legs. Although there are many different types of hernias, all hernias have the same underlying cause—a weakening of the inner lining of the abdominal wall. Your abdominal wall includes both your abdominal muscles and your abdominal fascia.    A Hernia Will Heal on Its Own – Why This Is Never True Hernias are a common condition, and many people find out that they simply didn't know enough about hernias, and so ended up waiting too long for treatment. Thus, many people think that a hernia is only an annoying bulge that will never go away, when actually a hernia can become quite serious if left untreated. For this reason, patients need to understand what hernias are, what causes hernias to form, and how to properly manage them. When patients understand these things, they can receive timely treatment and hopefully avoid any complications. All Hernias Are Painful...