Should I Fear Hernia Because Of Severe Lower Abdominal Pain During Bowel Movements?

Hi Doc,



I have a slight pain/discomfort in the middle of the lower stomach(Feels like between belly button and top of pelvic bone, but closer to pelvic bone), a few times a day. This started about a month ago.

It seems like it is always on the verge of causing discomfort, smaller sharp pains which kinda comes in flashes...like gas?

When i have a bowel movement and push, i can feel it. Its not a sharp pain, more of a dull pain feeling? I was thinking maybe thats what Hernia feels like but cant really feel any pain when i push. It may even be more in the bowel area.

I'm 41 year old male...apr 30- 40 pounds over weight, but fairly active.

Hope that's not too confusing?



Give me your thghts pls.



Thanks,



Jody