can see and feel the bulge created by the hernia. The bulge is usually more obvious when you stand upright, especially if you cough or strain.
Inguinal hernia signs and symptoms include:
A bulge in the area on either side of your pubic boneA burning, gurgling or aching sensation at the bulgePain or discomfort in your groin, especially when bending over, coughing or liftingA heavy or dragging sensation in your groinWeakness or pressure in your groinOccasionally, pain and swelling around the testicles when the protruding intestine descends into the scrotum
You should be able to gently and easily push the hernia back into your abdomen when you're lying down. If not, applying an ice pack to the area may reduce the swelling enough so that the hernia slides in easily. Lying with your pelvis higher than your head also may help.