Early Signs Your Hernia Needs Immediate Medical Attention
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...