Opening Hours: Monday To Saturday - 8 am To 8 pm

Symptoms Of Hernia: The Difference Between In Men & Women

hernia specialist in Mumbai

A hernia is a condition in the human body when the intestine or an organ breaks through the muscular wall of the abdomen or groin. You should meet a hernia specialist in Mumbai immediately if you see a noticeable bulge with a certain level of pain. 

Pain levels can vary depending on the nature of the hernia. But it’s common to consider hernia as a men’s problem when females develop the condition too. 

Primary differentiation by hernia specialist in Mumbai

A hernia will occur when the tissue or organ bulges through some weak point on the muscular wall that’s encasing it. 

  • Inguinal hernias or groin hernias occur mostly in men. The fat deposits of the abdomen or a part of the small intestine can bulge through the weak zone of the lower abdominal wall. And it will protrude into the inguinal canal of the groin region. It’s more common in men as men already possess a natural hole in the groin muscles for the passage of blood vessels and the spermatic cord to the testicles. 
  • On the contrary, the femoral hernia is more common in females according to our hernia specialist doctor in MumbaiHere, the part of the intestine will poke through the weak zone of the upper thigh muscle, just below the groin. 

It is more common in women, probably because of the shape of the pelvis. As it’s different in females for childbirth, we find more cases of this in women during their childbearing ages. 

When it comes to the hiatal hernia, the stomach bulge will be up to the chest cavity, through the opening in the diaphragm. So, women will be at higher risk if they get older. And the problem increases if the woman is older. 

Symptoms of male hernia:

The symptoms of hernia will vary depending on the male and female patient. So, learn from our best hernia surgeon in Mumbai about the symptoms visible in men and women to detect the condition and pay us a visit soon. 

Symptoms in men:

The common symptoms include:

  • A bulge is present in the area on both sides of the pubic bone. It will become more prominent when you sit upright, especially when you are under some strain or coughing.
  • A sensation of burning or aching at the bulge area.
  • A feeling of dragging in the groin, especially when you are lifting something, coughing, or bending over.
  • Discomfort and pain in the groin region
  • Pressure or weakness in the groin
  • Frequently, pain and swelling will happen around the testicles as the protrusion of the intestine descends into the scrotum.

A visit to our hernia specialist in Mumbai will help you to get immediate treatment. 

Symptoms in women:

The worst part is, you may not even realize that you have a femoral hernia until it has attained a serious form. In some cases, though, the small or moderate-sized hernias may not cause any symptoms at all. 

And you may not even notice the bulge. 

But with the larger hernias, the scenario is different. 

  • The bulge is noticeable. It will be in the groin- area and near the upper thigh.  
  • It can cause discomfort and pain. The pain will worsen with time. 
  • It will be close to the hop bone mostly. Therefore, hip pain is also a major symptom. 

The hernia specialist doctor in Mumbai present with us will help you with the diagnosis. 

The severe symptoms include

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Severe stomach ache
  • Sudden pain in the groin. 

If you are having such symptoms, you need to call us at the earliest. When the hernia obstructs the intestines, blood flow to the intestine may be cut off entirely. So, emergency treatment is what we can offer to fix the hernia and save your life. 

Medical assistance is mandatory

You need to understand that hernia can be a severe condition. It can be even life-threatening if you don’t visit the best hernia surgeon in Mumbai at Best Bariatric Surgeon. 

At our Laparoscopy and bariatric Surgery Center, we have a team of the most experienced doctors and surgeons who will examine the area thoroughly. We run all the necessary tests to determine the type of hernia you have. 

We can assure you that our hernia specialist in Mumbai will offer the most helpful treatment or surgery plan. Call us, if you want to get well soon. Our surgeries will get rid of the pain forever. 

About Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is an accomplished Bariatric Surgeon and Laparoscopic GI Surgeon. Extremely passionate about her field of specialization. She completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery in 2006, from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sewagram. Set up in 1967 by none other than the first health minister of India, Ms. Sushila Nayar, MGIMS is deeply rooted in Gandhian ethics.
Read More