Symptoms of a Spigelian hernia vary from person to person and range from mild to severe. A common sign of this hernia is a lump or bulge either below or to the side of the belly button. The lump may feel soft to the touch. Another symptom is constant or intermittent abdominal pain .

What does spigelian hernia pain feel like?

Most people with a spigelian hernia experience abdominal pain or vague discomfort, especially when straining the abdominal muscles, such as when lifting or straining to have a bowel movement. Some symptoms to watch for include: pain in the abdomen that seems unrelated to food, illness, or other common sources.

How big is a spigelian hernia?

Spigelian hernias are rare compared to other types of hernias because they do not develop under abdominal layers of fat but between fascia tissue that connects to muscle. The Spigelian hernia is generally smaller in diameter, typically measuring 1–2 cm., and the risk of tissue becoming strangulated is high.