A strangulated hernia causes intense pain, tenderness, difficulty having a bowel movement, fever, nausea, and vomiting. It occurs when an internal organ protrudes beyond the body’s wall, restricting blood flow and causing tissue damage. It is more common in men and can lead to gangrene if not treated promptly. It can start as an inguinal hernia and progress to a femoral hernia in women.
A strangulated hernia is characterized by intense pain and tenderness at the site of the hernia. Individuals suffering from this condition may also have difficulty having a bowel movement or may be completely unable to have one as long as the hernia is present. Other symptoms of this type of hernia can include fever, nausea and vomiting.
When a person experiences a hernia, an internal organ has actually begun to protrude beyond the wall that normally separates it from other parts of the body. Often, such a protrusion occurs in the groin area as part of a person’s intestines attempt to push past the abdominal wall. The symptoms of a strangulated hernia, in particular, are caused by the hernia restricting blood flow to the intestines and sometimes completely blocking the blood supply to this region. When this occurs, a patient will feel severe pain and the area where the hernia is located will be very sensitive to touch.
Also known as an irreducible hernia, another sign of this condition can be the onset of gangrene. This is due to a lack of blood supply to the hernia area, which results in tissue starting to die if the condition is not promptly treated. Individuals with this specific type of hernia are also likely to have a visible bulge in the groin area. Treating this type of hernia as quickly as possible is crucial, as irreversible tissue damage and infection associated with the damaged tissue can also occur.
This type of hernia occurs more commonly in men. While such is a rare occurrence in women, a femoral hernia, which is a hernia that occurs in the femoral canal, can develop into a strangulated hernia in a woman if not properly treated before progressing. One of the most common signs of this type of hernia is a bulge in the upper thigh.
Often, a strangulated hernia will start out as an inguinal hernia. During heavy lifting, this type of hernia can be felt in the groin area, but sometimes it goes undetected, as it can exist while being completely painless. When a bulge is found, an inguinal hernia can be pushed back into place. When this is possible, this type is considered a reducible hernia. When it cannot be pushed back into place, however, it is known as an irreducible hernia and usually causes painful symptoms.
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