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If you have a hernia in your stomach, you may not even be aware of it.  There may or may not be pain, and if there is some discomfort, it may be minor enough for you to live with it.  However, you may be dealing with a stomach hernia.  A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes into an area where it isn't supposed to be.  In the case of a stomach hernia, it could indicate that a portion of the bowel is pushing through a weakened area in the abdominal wall.  Use this information to learn more about the signs that you may be dealing with a hernia in your stomach.

There Is A Bulge In Your Stomach Region

One of the telltale signs of an abdominal hernia occurs when you notice a bulge in your stomach area.  The bulge can be large or small, and may not even be painful.  However, it likely bothers you because you know that it should not be there.

The reason why there may be a bulge is because the contents of your abdomen have begun to spill out through the lining of the stomach. The bulge may start out quite small, but could begin to grow if it is left untreated.  Although some of these types of bulges can be manually reduced simply by gently massaging the area until the lump goes down, others can be more serious, requiring surgical intervention so that it can be removed.

You Feel Discomfort In Your Groin Or Abdomen Area When You Bend Over

Another sign that you may have a hernia can be detected when you bend over.  If you find that you feel a sense of discomfort when you do a bending over motion, it may be time to make an appointment with your doctor so they can check for a hernia.

The discomfort occurs because your abdominal wall has been compromised.  There is essentially an opening that was not there before, and you become most aware of it when you bend over because it irritates that area.  Don't ignore this symptom or become accustomed to it; seek out the professional care that you deserve right away.

Paying attention to your body and taking heed to the signs that it is giving you is the key to getting a medical resolution when you have a hernia.  If any one of these signs crops up, seek help as soon as possible.