Symptom 5: Changes in Bowel Movements or Nausea
Last but certainly not least, we venture into the realm of bowel movements and nausea, the less talked about but equally important symptoms of an incisional hernia. It’s like your digestive system is joining the protest, making its grievances known in no uncertain terms.
Changes in bowel habits can be tricky to navigate. One minute you’re fine, and the next, you’re dealing with constipation or the complete opposite. It’s a rollercoaster, and not the fun kind. And then there’s the nausea, that unsettling feeling in the pit of your stomach, leaving you wondering if you’re coming down with something.
Now, these symptoms could mean that the hernia has become large enough to trap a part of your intestines, playing havoc with the natural flow of things. It’s like a traffic jam inside your belly, and everything’s coming to a standstill. Paying attention to these changes is crucial. It’s your body sounding the alarm, a call to action that something’s not right in the world of digestion and it needs attention.
As we draw this chapter to a close, remember that changes in bowel movements and feelings of nausea are more than just inconveniences. They are signals, crucial pieces of information that your body is sharing, urging you to take action, seek help, and restore balance and comfort to your digestive realm. (5)
