Many hernias do not cause pain

In early stages, it is very common to:

There is no pain

Just a small swelling in the groin

Mild feeling of discomfort

Therefore, many patients postpone the evaluation.

When does pain appear?

Pain can arise over time, especially:

When making physical effort

When lifting weights

At the end of the day (after standing for a long time)

It can be described as:

Weight

Burn

Discomfortlocal

Severe pain is a warning sign

If the pain is severe and sudden, it may indicate a complication.

⚠️ Attention to:

Hernia hard and does not reduce

Severe pain

Nausea or vomiting

In these cases, it is important to seek urgent evaluation.

Even without pain, should it be treated?

Yes.
The absence of pain does not mean that the hernia is harmless.

👉 In most cases, the hernia tends to grow over time.

👉Do you want to know when you should operate?

Read the full article:
➡️ Inguinal hernia: symptoms, causes and when to operate

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