An estimated five out a hundred children will develop a form of hernia upon adulthood, according to MedlinePlus.com, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Hernias are created when bulges form in sections of the body. The bulges may be present as early as infancy but do not become problematic until later years. The bulges are sensitive to pressure from physical exertion such lifting heavy objects and can become painful as a result. Inguinal hernia and femoral hernia are two examples of hernia.
Bowel Tissue Necrosis
Inguinal and femoral hernia can restrict blood flow to the trapped section of the intestines, explains MayoClinic.com and the New York Times Health Guide. This condition is also called strangulation. Strangulation can cause the trapped portion to become gangrenous and possibly necrotic due to the limited blood flow. Once necrosis occurs surgery is required otherwise the condition could be fatal, notes MayoClinic.com.
Impaired Flatulence and Bowel Movement
Inguinal hernia can impede normal bowel movement and impair flatulence, explains MayoClinic.com. The degree of impairment usually depends on the size of the hernia. Generally the large the hernia the greater it can impede bowel movement and flatulence. Surgery may be required to remedy this condition. Surgical intervention may restore normal functions to the affected area. However, surgery carries its own set of risks, notes MedlinePlus.com.
Intense Pain in the Affected Area
Regardless of type or affected area, hernias can cause intense pain, notes the New York Times Health Guide. Pain can increase in severity during physical activities such as lifting things and bending, explains MedlinePlus.com. Pain intensity may be affected by the presence of other conditions such as weight gain, cystic fibrosis, as well as enlarged prostates in males. Moreover, hernias that grow may consequently cause greater pain as they increase in size.
Nauseous Feeling and Urge to Vomit
Nausea and the urge to vomit is a possible complication of hernia, notes MayoClinic.com. Inguinal and femoral hernia can increase in size over time. As the hernias increase in size, they can exert greater pressure on the intestinal and abdominal region resulting in an increasing nauseous feeling. Surgery is eventually required to remedy the situation.
Swollen Groin Area
Inguinal hernias typically grow as time passes, notes MayoClinic.com. As they increase in size, hernias increasing place pressure on the area around them. The pressure can result in swelling and tenderness in the groin area. In the case of men, enlarged inguinal hernias can cause tenderness in the scrotum area. The swelling and tenderness generally grow worse unless surgery is performed to treat the hernia.
