Hernias do not disappear on their own and will often grow larger without treatment. As they grow, they become more painful, and certain complications can emerge. Obstruction, resulting from an incarcerated hernia, can cause vomiting, nausea, and extreme stomach pain. Strangulated femoral hernias can lead to life-threatening tissue death (necrosis) and require immediate medical attention.

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