So for the past few weeks any time I use my stomach muscles--laughing, coughing, having a bm, lifting something (orgasm--tmi) etc.., I get this very weird uncomfortable pain on the right side of my abdomen where I have had a resection. It's feels like my insides are twisting and the pressure is really weird. It's like I have to hold my stomach in with my hand to get the feeling to stop. There is nothing bulging in my stomach--where I can see. I have a scar right next to my belly button (from first resection) and the pressure/pain feeling is beneath the scar. I'm just wondering if this could be a hernia that is deep inside... Any advice or ideas? Thanks in advance.
Anyone with an internal hernia?
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Not sure, I have a small epigastric hernia that's just beneath my skin in between my stomach muscles above my belly button but it doesn't really hurt me. It used to be a bit sore when I would stretch or bend but it's not anymore, I think mine was from a minor op. it's harmless as long as I leave it be.
So it could be?? Maybe get drs opinion?
So it could be?? Maybe get drs opinion?
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It could be a hernia developing, yes. It could also be growing scar tissue under there. I would have it checked out one way or the other.
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I have a hiatal hernia, so my issues are different. It does sound like what you're experiencing could be a hernia. I just get a lot of pain swallowing and nausea (I also had a stricturing esophagus, so the doc opened that up when he was in there- and I don't know which aspect would cause what). I would definitely get it checked because while a lot of hernias aren't very big deals, some are, and with pain like that you don't know what category you will fall into, you know?
