📋 How to Tell if You Have a Hernia: 8 Warning Signs (AARP Article)

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FROM THE ARTICLE.

8 Warning Signs That You May Have a Hernia.

How to tell if you have this potentially painful condition and when you need emergency care.

By Kristen Fischer, AARP. Published June 10, 2025.

Though hernias are common and may not be serious, about 1 million Americans each year have a condition serious enough to require surgery. Hernias become more common with age — some types mainly affect people over age 50 because of weakening muscles.

A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ, like your intestines, pushes past muscle and pops out, creating a bulge. Hernias usually happen in your abdominal area or groin. The bump can emerge when your body is in certain positions or when you’re doing certain physical activities like coughing, lifting or straining.

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