Restrained Ability to Move Bowels or Difficulty Lifting Heavy Objects
Difficulty executing bowel movements may be a sign [7] of an inguinal hernia. This often happens when the lump of the intestine that forms the hernia is unable to properly pass food or waste along. This blockage can leave you feeling bloated or full.
Consult your doctor if you experience difficulty with bowel movements. It may be a sign that your hernia has become incarcerated. An incarcerated hernia can develop into a strangulated hernia. Strangulated hernias are a medical emergency.
The pain and discomfort caused by an inguinal hernia may be worsened by lifting heavy items [8]. Lifting heavy objects requires bending down to some extent. This movement often disturbs the groin and the hernia present there. The pain makes bending to lift things unpleasant for many people with inguinal hernias.