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What are the signs and symptoms of a ventral hernia? Signs and symptoms may disappear when you lie flat. Swelling or a lump in the abdomen or over the belly button; Abdominal pain; Vomiting; Constipation; Fever; How is a ventral hernia diagnosed? Your healthcare provider may examine your abdomen and feel for bumps.
Ventral hernias can develop over a long period of time, either as a congenital defect at birth, during or after pregnancy, or as the abdominal muscles gradually weaken due to years of absorbing stress. They can also form months or years after an abdominal surgery. Though there is no way to predict if a ventral hernia will occur after an abdominal surgery, it is more likely to occur if a patient increases physical activity, such as lifting heavy items, soon after the operation. Ventral hernias cannot heal on their own.