What does a hernia feel like?

Abdominal hernia, what does it feel like?

• I have a constant ache on one side of my abdomen and sometimes it feels like a charlie horse and I feel a hard spot on that spot and even a knot there like the size of a silver dollar. It's never painful but it's uncomfortable to the point of distraction. Please tell me your experiences with abdominal hernias. Please don't tell me to see the doctor because I am planning on it this coming week after the weekend. It doesn't feel like an emergency situation but definitely needs to be checked out.

• Answer:

  i had an umbilical hernia a few years ago and i would say your symptoms might indicate a hernia. i just had this hard little ball above my belly button and it didnt really hurt it was just like a weird feeling, especially if i like pushed it at all.. also if you cough a little i sort of pushes out a bit, i think thats one of the things my doctor did... either way id say get it checked out. good luck! ps. my surgery was a piece of cake so dont worry.