9-Diarrhea
Abdominal hernias can sometimes create a total or partial obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. Ironically, the first stage of intestinal obstruction may feature diarrhea because the intestines are moving more rapidly, trying to overcome the obstruction. There are partial and total obstructions of the gastrointestinal tract, and not all of them are fatal. Thus, talk to your doctor and describe your symptoms if you have a hernia and started experiencing concerning gastrointestinal symptoms.