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I say you should see a doctor! There are several types of hernias. Hernias are your intestines push thrwe your abdominal wall. If is becomes trapped or strangulated it will kill your intestines and surgery will be required. Be careful! See the doctor.

Inguinal hernia truss

This is a belt which goes around the hips and one of the thighs. It applies pressure directly to the internal spermatic ring which is where indirect inguinal hernias originate. In order to apply the truss the hernia must be reducible. That is, you must be able to push the hernia all of the way back into the abdomen before applying pressure to hernia. There is no value from the truss if you are not able to reduce the hernia. Once the hernia is reduced and the truss is applied the hernia will stay inside the abdomen until the truss is removed or dislodged. It is not secure enough to withstand heavy physical activity but it may work fine and keep you comfortable for long periods of standing or causal walking.