Any hernia can become strangulated. A strangulated hernia is a hernia that is cutting off the blood supply to the intestines and tissues in the abdomen. Symptoms of a strangulated hernia include pain near a hernia that gets worse very quickly and may be associated with other symptoms.
How do you know if your hernia is strangulated?
What are the symptoms of a strangulated hernia?
- acute pain that comes on suddenly and may get more severe.
- bloody stools.
- constipation.
- darkening or reddening of the skin over the hernia.
- fatigue.
- fever.
- inability to pass gas.
- inflammation or tenderness around the hernia.
Can a strangulated hernia be painless?
Anatomy of a Strangulated Hernia
Some hernias cause no more than painless swelling while others cause discomfort and pain that worsens when lifting heavy objects, straining or standing for long periods of time.
