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Passing Blood - Inguinal Hernia

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john26737
john26737

I have recently been diagnoised with a left inguinal hernia. I am waiting until I can have some time off early next year to get it fixed.

Today I have passed blood. My only other symptom is the slight bulge which dissappears when I lie down. It doesn't hurt to touch. There is no pain at all.

I am going to get a check up r.e. the blood, but was just worried that it might be a sign of a problem with the hernia. But with no other symptoms or pain I am thinking not.

Google search has told me that blood in the stool can be a symptom of a problem with the hernia, but along with pain, fever, chills and a bunch of other symptoms.

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  • adele_89294
    adele_89294 john26737

    Posted

    For peace of mind just get it checked asap. Hemorrhoids could also cause you to pass blood. Just get it looked at to be safe.
  • colin95803
    colin95803 john26737

    Posted

    I agree with Adele.  The blood is unlikely to be related to the hernia and, if it is fresh red blood, is probably due to haemorrhoids (piles).  Get checked soon.

     

  • Ulfgar
    Ulfgar john26737

    Posted

    Ditto the other replies. From my own reading, the symptoms you describe are unlikely to be due to a problem with the hernia. Most like haemerrhoids, but you do want to rule out any more serious causes of blood in stool.
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