Calling or seeing your doctor
You need to call a doctor when the hernial swelling cannot be pushed back while pressing it gently. If you feel pain, tenderness, nausea or vomiting, immediately call for the doctor as these are the features of strangulation. This is an emergency! This indicates that the narrow neck of the hernia sack has blocked blood supply to the remaining part of the hernia. It may cause permanent damage to the gut wall.
Sometimes, a hernia does not cause any harm to patients. Many patients let it be and do not seek treatment. However, if it forms a large bulge in the groin region, it will affect the daily life of the patient. It may produce discomfort while lifting, bending, sleeping or walking.
It is good to discuss with your health care provider all the possible treatments for your hernia. In this way, you may decide whether to wear a truss or to undergo surgery. However, surgery is the only treatment for a hernia. A truss (kind of surgical appliance) may allow you to feel more comfortable, but it is not a permanent solution. The permanent solution is a hernia repair.
Sometimes, a hernia does not cause any harm to patients. Many patients let it be and do not seek treatment. However, if it forms a large bulge in the groin region, it will affect the daily life of the patient. It may produce discomfort while lifting, bending, sleeping or walking.
It is good to discuss with your health care provider all the possible treatments for your hernia. In this way, you may decide whether to wear a truss or to undergo surgery. However, surgery is the only treatment for a hernia. A truss (kind of surgical appliance) may allow you to feel more comfortable, but it is not a permanent solution. The permanent solution is a hernia repair.