One complication of abdominal and groin hernias are problems with digestion. Ineffective bowel movements, constipation, impaired digestion, and nausea can result from an abdominal hernia. Portions of intestine slipping in and out of the abdomen through the defect in the abdominal wall cause these problems. Massage can guide the bulging tissue back into the abdomen. An incarcerated hernia may cause severe nausea, vomiting, and obstructed bowels, and requires medical attention.

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