DOES LAUGHING OR COUGHING HURTS IN YOUR LOWER ABDOMEN? READ BELOW TO KNOW.

Do you feel pain; bulging and stress in the lower abdomen worsen it? Sometimes, area around the bulge can be sensitive. You may also feel periodic twinges or a pulling sensation. It may be due to a medical condition known as HERNIA. HERNIA involve a protruding internal organ or a body part being pushed through muscle or tissue. There are many types of hernia depending on the site of origin like inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional hernia.   ARE ALL HERNIAS PAINFUL?   Yes, hernias are painful and cause discomfort in the site when, Forcefully laughing Heavy lifting Coughing Bending over Other symptoms may include, Heartburn Recurrent vomiting Stomach pressure Burning sensation HOW TO DIAGNOSE IT * Usually diagnosis is made by physical examination. * Ultrasound of abdominal wall * Endoscopy - to rule out any other disease.   DO HERNIAS NEED TREATMENT? Hernia is not self-limiting, it keeps on increasing. Binder or supportive braces are also available. There is not any medical treatment rather surgical interventions are possible. WHAT IF LEFT UNTREATED?…