I have had severe sharp pains in my lower right groin. I am a female. My leg feels very heavy and the right side of by stomach (below appendics scar) is very swollen. There is continuous bubbling above this area. It gets worse with standing and goes from a dull ache to a sharp burning stab. I am awaiting a pelvic scan. Could this be a hernia?
HI. Thanks for your query an elucidate history. Your history of appendectomy, its scar, and swelling below it is definitely suggestive of an Incisional Hernia through the scar. Simple tests are:See if the swelling reduces on lying down, Protrudes more on coughing, Popping increases pain in groin due to stretched nerves. The bubbling sound indicates that you may also have an intestinal obstruction. I would advise you the following:X-ray of the abdomen in standing position to see if there is intestinal obstruction, Ultrasonography to rule out other internal problems and also to see if the neck of the hernia can be delineated. If hernia is present. Get an appointment with the surgeon and get I operated before goes into more complications.