A hernia in the belly or groin can cause a lump or bulge in the abdomen or groin that can be pushed back in or disappear when lying down. After the lump has been pushed in, laughing, sobbing, coughing, straining during a bowel movement, or physical activity may cause it to reappear. Other signs and symptoms of a hernia include:

• Increased pain at the site of the bulge.
• Pain while lifting.
• A dull aching sensation.
• Increase in the bulge size over time.
• A sense of feeling full or signs of bowel obstruction.
• Swelling or bulge in the groin or scrotum

Inguinal hernia

The spermatic cord and blood arteries going to the testicles pass via the inguinal canal in males. The circular ligament that supports the womb is seen in the inguinal canal in women. In an inguinal hernia, fatty tissue or a section of the intestine protrudes from the top of the inner thigh into the groin. This is the most common form of hernia, and males are more likely than women to have it.

Umbilical hernia

Near the navel, fatty tissue or a part of the intestine pushes through the abdomen (belly button).

Hiatal (hiatus) hernia

Through a hole in the diaphragm, a part of the stomach rises into the chest cavity (the horizontal sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen).

Femoral hernia

At the top of the inner thigh, fatty tissue or a portion of the intestine protrudes into the groin. Femoral hernias are far less prevalent than inguinal hernias, and they mostly afflict women in their later years.

Epigastric hernia

Between the navel and the lower section of the sternum, fatty tissue protrudes through the abdominal region (breastbone).

Incisional hernia

Tissue from a distant abdominal or pelvic procedure protrudes through an abdominal scar.

Diaphragmatic hernia

Organs in the abdomen pass through a diaphragm opening into the chest.

Spigelian hernia

The intestine pushes through the abdomen below the navel, on the side of the abdominal muscle.

A bulge in the area where a hernia has developed may generally be seen or felt during a physical examination. Your hernia specialist in Pune feels the area around the testicles and groin while the patient coughs as part of a normal physical exam for inguinal hernias in men. Soft-tissue imaging, such as a CT scan, can sometimes effectively detect the illness.

We at Dr Kurhade's best hernia spcialialist clinic provides laparoscopic treatment with state of art facility in Pune. A 3- to 5-inch incision is made through several layers of skin, fatty tissue and muscle to reveal the hernial sac. The incision is made on an angle just above the line where the abdomen meets the thigh.

The most important part of the surgical repair involves removal of the hernial sac and closure of the opening in the inguinal canal. This closure is accomplished by sewing the edges of the remaining tissue together after the hernial sac is removed or by attaching a mesh patch to the outside of the abdominal wall just beneath the layer of muscle.